LESTER BERNARD “LB” BRUNS
Lester Bernard “LB” Bruns, of Brookville, was born on February 23, 1936, at home in Oak Forest to Ambrose and Edna R. Meyer Bruns. He graduated from Springfield School and later married fellow classmate JoeAnn Barbour in Oxford, Ohio, at St Mary Church on April 14, 1956.
Lester and JoeAnn began their married life on the farm on Smith Road a couple of miles outside of Brookville. He was a lifelong and passionate farmer, loving every day on the tractor, and in his later years his Kubota. Lester also enjoyed gardening, mushroom hunting, playing cards, bowling, watching sports – especially basketball, and spending time with family and friends. He was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus.
On Saturday, July 30, at the age of 86, he passed away at his home of 66 years in the presence of his beloved family.
Those surviving who will cherish Lester’s memory include his five children: Diane Pennington, Debbie (Don) Moore, Doug (Lisa) Bruns, Donna Bruns, and Denise (Brian) Busony. He also is survived by nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren: Kevin (Lindsay) Moore and Lane, Hudson and Anna, Jason (Amanda) Moore and Brayden and Jace; Derrick (Amanda) Foster and Karmen, Cooper and Cruz; Megan (Chris) Boone and Marley and Eli; Drew (Breanna) Foster and Nolan and Gavin; Kessie Miles; Chloe Miles; Ashton Bruns and Autumn Bruns. Six siblings also survive: Ivan (Joyce) Bruns of Connersville, Alice and Glen Stang of Brookville, Jane Selm of Brookville, Ronald and Bonnie Bruns of Brookville, Linda Worm of Chaska, MN, and Cecil and Paula Bruns of Brookville.
He was preceded in death by his wife, JoeAnn Bruns; son, Richard (Ricky); son-in-law, Jake Pennington; one brother, David, and brother-in-law, Jim Worm.
Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 9 until 11 a.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville. Father Vincent Lampert will officiate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be directed to the WATCH Center of Brookville or to the Knights of Columbus. For more information, send condolences or sign the online guest book go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lester Bruns.