Walter Edward Bruns' Obituary
Walt Bruns, 65, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at his residence. Walt was born on March 14, 1947, to Thomas Bernard Bruns and Shirley Shandorf Bruns in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. He attended Mitchell High School in Mitchell, South Dakota and served in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge in November 24, 1972. He resided in Merryville where he was employed by Bobby Carmen Logging.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bruns of Merryville, LA; 2 sons, Tommy Bruns of El Paso, TX and Trent Bruns and wife Kerry of Minot, ND; 1 daughter, Teah Bruns of Sugartown, LA; 1 Step-daughter, Melanie Carmen LeJeune and husband Keagan of Lake Charles, LA; 1 brother, Barry Bruns of San Ramon, CA; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 10:00 AM at Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA. Minister officiating will be Rev. Gerald Reed, with the burial at Merryville Cemetery, under the direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder, LA.
Visitation will begin on Monday, December 10, 2012, 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.
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