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Nancy J. Bruhn

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Nancy J. Bruhn, age 72, wife of Steve, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Private Family Memorial Service will be held.

Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

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Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Obituary

Nancy Jo Bruhn was born on October 26, 1947, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Donna Marie (Nourse) Rathbun. Nancy was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth, both at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. She received her education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1965.

On May 6, 1967, Nancy was united in marriage to Steve Bruhn at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jennifer and Josh. Nancy and Steve resided in Hutchinson. They shared 53 years of marriage.

Nancy was employed as an administrative assistant at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated. She was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.

She enjoyed birds, traveling, loved Hawaii, and Aruba. Nancy especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, and high school graduation group special friends.

Nancy passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, at the age of 72 years. Blessed be her memory.

Nancy is survived by her:
Husband, Steve Bruhn of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Jennifer Bruhn of Buffalo, MN,
Josh Bruhn and his wife, Kelli, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Amanda Schauer and her husband, Tony, Mathew Wagner, Cole Bruhn, Marissa Bruhn, Mara Bruhn, Teagan Plath;
Great-Grandchildren, Brock Schauer, Raelyn Schauer;
Sister, Mary Guggemos and her husband, Mark, of Hutchinson, MN;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Nancy is preceded in death by her Parents, Kenneth and Donna Rathbun; Sister, Patsy Schmidt; Infant Sister, Barbara.

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  1. Rich and Lori Reznechek says

    October 19, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Steve and family,

    So sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family during this difficult

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  2. Sue (Manther) Chapman says

    October 19, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Steve, I am so sad for you and your family. Nancy and I were very close during junior high and early high school. Her family took me along to their “up north” cabin vacations a couple of times and Nancy and I built so many fun memories. Know that I am thinking of you and sending hugs.

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  3. Bonnie Richards says

    October 19, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    Steve and Family, Deepest Sympathy. You are in our Prayers. Bonnie and Len

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  4. Gary and Barbara degn says

    October 19, 2020 at 6:55 pm

    Steve so sorry for your loss

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  5. Sandy Housman says

    October 19, 2020 at 6:55 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time Steve. Our sympathies in the loss of Nancy. Larry & Sandy Housman

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  6. Josh Bruhn says

    October 19, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    I love you mom. I miss you so so very much.

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  7. Connie Krueger says

    October 19, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    Josh, so sorry to hear about your mom….thinking about you and your family

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  8. Karen Raske says

    October 19, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    My deepest sympathy to Nancy’s family. I worked with her at HTI. She was a very special lady.

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  9. Bobbi Ludewig says

    October 20, 2020 at 7:44 am

    Steve and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Nancy was a great woman. She always had a smile on her face.

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  10. Jennifer Bruhn says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    No more pain. No more worry.
    I love you forever mom. Miss you so very much.

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  11. Kelli Bruhn says

    October 21, 2020 at 8:18 am

    Love you lots Nancy (Mom), you will be missed dearly!!

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  12. Christa Schroepfer says

    October 22, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Dear Josh, Kelli, and Mara,
    We r so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom and Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sincerely,
    Greg, Christa, Ben and Gretchen Schroepfer

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  13. Dave and Roxi Pulkrabek says

    October 23, 2020 at 9:50 am

    Dave and I have many great memories of Nancy. What a wonderful lady and friend. Never saw her without a smile and a kind word.

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  14. Barbara Peterson says

    October 25, 2020 at 10:38 pm

    Steve, sincere sympathy to you and family! Thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  15. Greg Straub says

    November 7, 2020 at 6:30 am

    So sorry for your loss,Steve,take care

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  16. Barb Fruck Sauter says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Steve. so sorry for your loss. I know Nancy had been ill for awhile now but so sad to lose our loved ones. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and wish you and your family all the best. Barb FruckSauter

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