Mildred Pauline (Bellman) Bruns, age 103, passed away Friday March 18, 2022, at home with her family. She was born on April 2, 1918, to John and Estella (Tangman) Bellman. After graduating from Sunman High School, she married Robert Bruns on April 18, 1944. Together they raised three sons on their family farm where she spent her life as a homemaker.
Midred’s greatest pleasure came from growing a garden and raising flowers especially her strawberries. She was an avid quilter making hand sewn quilts for family and friends. She enjoyed collecting coins and stamps. Mildred and Robert, along with schoolmates from the early days of Sunman High School, were instrumental in the establishment of the annual gathering of Sunman High School graduates. She attended the Alumni event until she reached 100 years old.
Mildred is survived by three sons: Warren (Cindy) Bruns of Sunman, Dale (Rachel) Bruns of Eastview Kentucky, Marvin (Betty) Bruns of St. Leon; Grandchildren David (April) Bruns, Jon Bruns, Eric (Erin) Bruns, Chad (Maria) Bruns, Corey Bruns, Lisa (Darrell) Lawrence, Maureen (Nick) Brayton; great-grandchildren: Wyatt Bruns, Harley Bruns, Ashton Bruns, Kylie Bruns, Robert Bruns, Morgan Lawrence, Hannah Brayton, and Katera Brayton.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert Bruns who passed away February 2, 1998, her parents John and Estella Bellman, and her sister Hazel Sumner.
Graveside services will be officiated by Fr. Whittington on Tuesday March 22, 2022, 11:00 am, at St. Paul Cemetery 8930 SR 101 Sunman. Memorial contributions in her honor can be directed to Margaret Mary Home Health Hospice 108 N. Elm St. Batesville, IN 47006 or to the donor’s choice.
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