Beatrice M. Bruns, Maple Lake

Beatrice M. Bruns, age 84, of Maple Lake, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Annandale Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 1, 2012, at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Maple Lake, with Fr. John Meyer as the Celebrant. Burial followed at St. Timothy’s Catholic Cemetery. Friends called from 4-8 p.m., Friday, and from 9-10 a.m., Saturday, both at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. Parish prayers were held 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Beatrice Marie Bruns was born July 26, 1928, in Maple Lake to Martin and Isabelle (Reznicek) Paumen. She attended Annandale High School and graduated with the Class of 1946. On April 26, 1949, Beatrice was united in marriage to James Herbert Bruns at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Maple Lake. She enjoyed their annual trips to Branson, playing cards, dancing, socializing and having a good meal at Country Buffet. With a smile and sense of humor, Beatrice fought a courageous battle with Parkinson’s for the past twelve years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; was an everlasting friend to many; and will be deeply missed by all. The family would like to thank the staff at the Annandale Care Center for their loving care and concern. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James; children, Carl of Albertville, Jerry (Charolyt) of Annandale, Bob (Lori) of Maple Lake and Rose Mary (Kirt) Hinz of Annandale; grandchildren, Vicki (Chris) Rasset, Jodi (Peter) Norgren, Joe (Terra) Bruns, Kristi (fiancé, Chris Thomas) and Ashley Bruns, Luke (Alexa) Hinz, Heather Hinz (fiancé, Brady Karau), Crystal-jo and Shannon Bruns; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Ryan, Emily, McKenzie, Nathan and Sydney. Pallbearers for the service were Joe Bruns, Luke Hinz, Ryan Rasset, Hunter Norgren, Nathan Rasset, Chris Rasset and Peter Norgren. The Resurrection Choir provided the music for the service. Arrangements were entrusted with Dingmann Funeral Care, Maple Lake. Obituary, Guestbook & Video Tribute online at dingmannfuneral.com.