Bruck, Melvin (1945 - 2024)

BRUCK, HALL, MONAHAN, WELLMAN, GAUL, ARRICK, BISSEN, TIERNEY, AUSEDEMORE, DRESEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 3/23/2024 at 15:23:12

Name of deceased: Melvin Bruck

Aged: 79 yrs, 26 days

Residence: Earling, Shelby County, IA

Born: Feb. 11, 1945; Earling, Shelby County, IA

Died: March 9, 2024; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, March 12, 2024; St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Earling, IA; burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Earling, IA

Survived by: Wife of 54 years, Marilea Bruck of Earling, IA; children, Michele (spouse, Alan) Hall of Harlan, IA, Matthew (spouse, Michelle) Bruck of Harlan, IA, Bob (spouse, Krissa) Bruck of Earling, IA, Steven (spouse, Tanya) Bruck of Harlan, IA, and Ann (spouse, Justin) Monahan of Harlan, IA; grandchildren, Derek, Isaac, Luke, Abigail, Jacob, Andrew, Ashley, Aidan, Isabel, Conner, Owen, Aleczander, Kinsley, Hailey, and Bennett; great-grandchildren, Lucy and Emery; siblings, Delbert (spouse, Yvonne) Bruck of Harlan, IA, Marian (spouse, Joe) Wellman of Avoca, IA, Sylvia (spouse, Dennis) Gaul of Harlan, IA, Marlene (spouse, Ron) Arrick of Neola, IA, and Ralph (spouse, Joan) Bruck of Harlan, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Tony & Marie (nee Mary Bissen) Bruck; siblings, Irma Tierney, Lucille Ausedemore, Walter Bruck, and Duane Bruck

Education: Attended school at St Joseph's Catholic School, Earling, IA; he graduated with the Class of 1963

Religious affiliation: Baptized, had his first communion, and was confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Earling, IA, and remained a lifelong and active member

Military service: Following high school, Melvin joined the National Guard

Marriage: Marilea Dresen; Dec. 27, 1969; location not provided

Employment: Farmer, raising corn, soybeans and cattle

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed watching sports on TV, including basketball and football, as well as attending the many games his grandchildren participated in. Melvin was very proud of their garden and enjoyed sharing its produce with all their kids and neighbors; also enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. Mostly, he enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren.

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