Walter Bruhn

Walter Leroy Bruhn, age 85 passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2011.
Walter was born October 21, 1925 to Anna Bruhn at their rural Monroe home. He was baptized and later confirmed as a Lutheran. At six months of age he moved with his mother and grandparents to the family farm south of Platte Center. He attended Platte County District #11 grade school and Kramer High School in Columbus through his sophmore year. On June 19, 1947, Walter married Violet Bethine Keeler at Grace Lutheran Church in Platte Center. They lived on the family farm until 2001 when they moved into Columbus. Walter farmed and worked for 19 years worked with the Platte Center Coop until his retirement. He was one of the founding fathers of Lakeview High School, serving as their first school board president. He was a lifetime member of Grace Lutheran Church and served as an elder and various other church positions.
Walter is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Violet, son: Leon (Donna) Bruhn of Lincoln, daughter: Nadine (Roger) Cattau of Creston, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Kevin (Jeanne) Cattau Jordan, Ashley, Dylan, Christian & Kayleigh of Norfolk, Leslie (Karl Gack) Schmidt, Brooke Miller, Morgan & Madison Gack of Schuyler, Ryan (Jenna) Cattau of Rising City, Scott Bruhn of Bellevue, Austin of Columbus, B.J & Mike Bruhn of Lincoln.

Memorials are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church or family choice.