Gwendolyn Wren Bruckhoff, age 94, of Wells, MN, died peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca, MN. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Peace Church in Minnesota Lake, MN. Visitation will be held at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells (789 Business Park Drive), on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 PM, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Gwendolyn was born May 3rd, 1929 to Edward and Esther (Passer) Huper. Gwen married Robert R. Bruckhoff October 13, 1948 in Wells, MN. She graduated from Wells High School in 1947, she then attended Cosmetology School. She loved to dance, she and Robert enjoyed travelling all over for dances. She loved raising her children (seven in seven years) and being busy with them. Farming, everything from raising livestock to milking cows, she loved the farm very much. Gwen also enjoyed a good game of cards, especially Pfeffer and she belonged to numerous card clubs. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely. She was a long-time member of Peace Church in Minnesota Lake.
Gwendolyn is survived by her children: Dennis (Nancy) Bruckhoff of Wells, MN, Dwight (Robinn) Bruckhoff of Aitkin, MN, Donald Bruckhoff of Wells, MN, Douglas (Roxanne) Bruckhoff of Wells, MN, Carmen (Steve) Kruger of Waseca, MN, and Cindy (Douglas) Larson of Cross Lake, MN; grandchildren: John (Heidi) Bruckhoff, Jerry (Veronica) Bruckhoff, Roxanne (Mat) Rasmussen, Patsy (Wes) Quade, David (Crystal) Bruckhoff, Sarah (Travis) O’Neil, Emily (Adam) Rajtar, Hunter Bruckhoff, Heather (Lee) Redning, and Shauna (Michael) Behr; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Bruckhoff (2003); infant daughter (1956); daughter-in-law Deb Bruckhoff (2017); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Our deepest sympathy. Marv and LeAnn Fendrich
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Our Sincere Sympathy to Qwens family. What a sweet lady. Qwen always had a hug and a smile and a little bit of sas to share. She will be missed.
We have such fond memories of your mother. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Steve and Maribeth Moore Brummer.
So sorry for your loss. Gwenie was always smiling, ready for a joke or two, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and Robert loved to play cards. May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Gwen’s passing. She was always ready for a good giggle. My sympathy to your family. Hugs and love. Joanie Gieneart
Our deepest sympathy to all the Bruckhoff family. Gwen was certainly one of a kind and will always be remembered for her wit and fun sense of humor. Love and hugs to you all!
Our sincere sympathy to the Bruckhoff family. We are in Arizona at this time so unable to attend the services
Wilfred remembers Gwenie when they went to country school. He was in first grade and Gwen brought her pony to school and he got to ride it.
My deepest sympathy to the Bruckhoff family.
So sorry for your family’s loss. You all have my deepest sympathy during this sad time. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest sympathy to the Bruckoff family, and our prayers go out to you. Gwen was always smiling and was interested in what was going on in your life. She will be greatly missed.
I’m so sorry to hear about Gwenie. She was always ready when a smile and a kind greeting.
May she rest in peace. Hugs and prayers to the Bruckhoff families.
Gwen was the greatest our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!