Robert A. Bruns

Robert A. Bruns, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born November 25, 1933 in Sunman, Ind. to John Anthony and Olivia Wallpe Bruns. He and Aline Loraine Maltry Bruns were married June 8, 1963 at Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Bruns served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, Knights of Columbus Council #1111, Thomas A. Langen Assembly Fourth Degree, and St. Vincent DePaul Society. Robert was a professor of mathematics at Southeast Missouri State University for 30 years. He was a graduate of Ball State University and received his Masters Degree at Highland University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He enjoyed fishing, playing bridge and was an all around sports fan. He also was a SEMO Booster Club member and frequented Sand's Pancake House. Survivors include his wife, Aline Bruns of Cape Girardeau; sons, John (Lena) Bruns of Cape Girardeau, Raymond (Vanessa) Bruns of Virginia Beach, Va., Alan (Danna) Bruns of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Susan Aline (Ed) Casleton of Green Bay, Wis.; brother, Gerald Bruns of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; sisters, Marjorie Frey of St. Leon, Ind., Dorothy Steinmetz of Lawrenceburg, Ind., sister, Rosalind Vogelsang of Harrison, Ohio; grandchildren, Amanda Bruns, Luke Bruns, Rachel Casleton, Tyler Bruns, Justin Casleton, Emily Bruns. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alfred Bruns; sister, Bernadette Stenger; and grandchild, Abby Bruns. Friends may call Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Parish Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM, followed by Knights of Columbus rosary. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 10, 2014 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. David Hulshof officiating. Burial will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield at 2:00 PM, Monday with full military rites by the Missouri Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent DePaul Church in Cape or to the Missouri Veterans Home, 2400 Veterans Memorial Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Robert A. Bruns

February 6, 2014