Norma Bruning 1952-2023
Norma June (Haas) Bruning, 70, of Wetmore, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at her home in Wetmore.
She was born Sept. 20, 1952, in Chillicothe, Mo., the daughter of Marvin and June (Curnow) Haas. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in Breckenridge, Mo. Norma graduated from Washburn University with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education.
On Dec. 27, 1970, Norma was united in marriage to Gary E. Bruning in Breckenridge, Mo. They shared more than 52 years of marriage.
Norma worked with her husband Gary at the Wetmore Feed & Supply Store, which they owned and operated. Norma spent most of her working life teaching fourth and fifth grades at Holton Elementary School for more than 26 years, retiring in 2017. After retirement, Norma still continued to help her husband Gary on the family farm in Wetmore.
Norma was a member of the Wetmore United Methodist Church.
Norma is survived by her husband Gary of the home; and two brothers, Tony Haas (Mary) of Marceline, Mo., and George Haas (Sylvia) of Chicago, Ill.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Norma’s family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Norma Bruning Memorial Fund, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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