Merle Bruens Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merle Bruens (Cassopolis, Michigan), born in Dowagiac, Michigan, who passed away on March 13, 2019 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Bruens to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Sr and Laura Bruens, Sr.; his son Bruce Bruens; and his siblings, Velma Bradley, Rose Williams, Cleo Findlay, Alta Dokey, Lloyd Hilgendorf and Arthur "Red" Bruens, Jr..
He is survived by: his spouses, Leilani Lee "Lani" Shetterly and Lani Bruens of Cassopolis; his son Christopher Bruens of Cassopolis; his grandchildren, Kevin Bruens, Cheyenne Bruens, Brandi Whitmore, Angie Whitmore, Cal Pompey, Chris Pompey, B. J. Wallace and Adrian Wallace of Antonio Wallace; and his siblings, Lauratta Smith (Barney) of Auburndale, Kay Bruens of Akron, Indiana, Raymond "Zip" Bruens of Mishawaka and Gordon Bruens of Florida. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
