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Irel Don Bruns

Birth	:	20 Jun 1931 Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Feb 2022 Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4239006, -95.1213989
Description	:	Obituary of Irel Bruns A memorial service for Irel Bruns, age 90, of Spirit Lake will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 11:00am at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 10:00-11:00am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Croix Hospice at 1015 S Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301. Irel Don Bruns, the son of Joe and Nina (Zesiger) Bruns, was born on June 20, 1931, in rural Dickinson County. Irel graduated from Spirit Lake High School... Read More	Obituary of Irel Bruns A memorial service for Irel Bruns, age 90, of Spirit Lake will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 11:00am at the Turner Jenness Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 10:00-11:00am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Croix Hospice at 1015 S Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301. Irel Don Bruns, the son of Joe and Nina (Zesiger) Bruns, was born on June 20, 1931, in rural Dickinson County. Irel graduated from Spirit Lake High School in 1949. He was the first president of the FFA at Spirit Lake High School. A few years after high school, Irel enlisted in the United States Navy on January 10, 1952. During his time in the Navy, Irel earned the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Korean Service Medal. Irel was honorably discharged on January 1, 1956. On August 28, 1952, Irel was united in marriage to June Rose (Trojahn) Bruns in Milford. During his working career, Irel farmed with his dad and brother, Richard. Irel and June also had a farrow to finish hog operation. In his free time, Irel enjoyed reading, oil painting, puzzles, cards, fishing with the grandkids, watching sports, and with his dry sense of humor always picking on his grandkids in a teasing way. He and June also loved square dancing and tending to their garden as they were vendors at the Lakes Area Farmer's Market for 27 years. Irel was a member of the Spirit Lake United Methodist Church, Dickinson County Pork Producers, Spirit Lake American Legion, Republican Party of Dickinson County Chairman, President of Southwest Minnesota District Square Dancing Group, and was a volunteer for the Superior Fire Department for 20 years. Irel has lived in Spirit Lake since March of 1967 and moved to Keelson Harbor in November of 2017. He passed on February 23, 2022, at Keelson Harbor. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of almost 70 years, June Bruns; daughters, Roxanne (Gary) Roan and Elizabeth (Troy) Graves; brother, Richard (Sonja) Bruns; sisters, Sandy (Phil) Ross and Janice (Robert); five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and many friends met along the way. Irel was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; sister, Sharon (Thorn); son, Bruce Bruns; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.

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Irel Don Bruns's memorial is located at: Lakeview Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Irel Don Bruns death?
Irel Don Bruns death on 23 Feb 2022 in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.4239006
Longitude: -95.1213989

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph John “Joe” Bruns

(1903 - 1996)

Nina Mae Zesiger Bruns

(1907 - 1996)

Children

Bruce Alan Bruns

(1954 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

2. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4175000, -95.1222000

3. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

4. Saint Margaret Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

5. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

6. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

7. Bedell Gravesite
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

8. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

9. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

10. Gardner Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

11. Loon Lake Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

12. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

13. Richland Township Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

15. Superior Township Cemetery
Superior, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

16. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

17. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

18. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Lakefield, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880

19. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
Jackson, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5584540, -95.1829330

20. Union State Line Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4928017, -94.9156036

21. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

22. Sioux Valley Cemetery
Sioux Valley Township, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5275002, -95.3047028

23. Petersburg Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5224991, -94.9182968

24. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976