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Holly Ann BrunsAge: 52 Westport, Indiana |
Holly Ann Bruns, Age: 52, of Westport, formerly from Millhousen, Indiana, died Friday, October 31, 2008 as a result of a bicycle-car collision.
She was born on December 19, 1955 in Greensburg, Indiana. She was the daughter of Dale Edward and Teresa Caroline (Wickens) Bruns.
Survivors include her:
Mother - Teresa C. (Wickens) Bruns - Millhousen, Indiana
2 Sisters - Dr. Donna (Jerry) Bruns-Stockrahm - Rollag, Minnesota
Teresa “Tess” (John) Bruns-Boldrey - Columbus, Indiana
4 Brothers - Dr. Dale Anthony (Christina) Bruns - Dallas, Pennsylvania
Thomas Joseph Bruns - Batesville, Indiana
James Alfred (Christine) Bruns - Batesville, Indiana
Timothy Dale (Karen) Bruns - Batesville, Indiana
14 Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Edward Bruns, on July 27, 2007.
She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School at Millhousen from 1962 to 1970. She attended the Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) at Oldenburg, Indiana (currently named Oldenburg Academy) from 1970 to 1974. Holly finished ICA with 1 Athletic Letter in 3 sports. While at ICA, she was also a coach, official, and Coordinator for the Academy’s Intramural Programs. She attended Marian College in Indianapolis, (a continuation of her education by The Sisters of St. Francis) from 1974 to 1978 with a major in Biology and a minor in Physical Education along with a teaching degree. She lettered in volleyball and basketball for 4 years while at Marian. She had taught at South Decatur High School since 1978. She taught Physical Education, Health, Science and Biology.
She coached for 17 years at South Decatur in volleyball, basketball and softball. She was selected Conference Volleyball Coach of the Year 7 times as her teams won nine sectional titles. Her numerous awards in coaching and athletics are to numerous to mention individually. She was All American in Summer Softball, but most memorably, she was honored by ICA’s “Ammann – Brinkmoeller Award”. This award is in memory of 2 legendary contributors to ICA’s Women’s athletics, Pat Brinkmoeller and Sister Mary Ammann. The award signifies someone who has not only demonstrated dedication to the academy’s sports program and their development, but also to the growth of students to compete. Holly was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and activities at The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Millhousen. She was an avid softball player and bicyclist, participating in competitive bicycle races for many years an avid recreational bicyclist in recent years. She has won numerous awards and medals in competitive bike racing including winning the White River Races. Holly also was very active in The Red Setter Field Trial Club with her father, Dale E. Bruns, where she competed with Red Setter Field Trial Dogs. Holly will be missed. Her love of family, church and sports was legendary. She has touched the lives of innumerable students either through teaching or coaching.
A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on
Friday, November 7, 2008 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
Millhousen.
Officiating will be Father Rob Hankee.
Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.
A Rosary will be prayed by the family at 3:30 p.m.
Public visitation will take place on Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the South Decatur High School Gymnasium.
Bass & Gasper Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holly Bruns
Memorial Scholarship for South Decatur Students & Immaculate Conception Academy
(aka Oldenburg Academy) Students or to The Immaculate Conceptions Catholic
Church at Millhousen through the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home.
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