Douglas C. Bruns

June 6, 1956 – Jan. 6, 2023

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Douglas Clark Bruns, of Waco, was born June 6, 1956, to Ralph and Marjorie (Yates) Bruns in York. Doug passed away Jan. 6, 2023, at the age of 66 years and 7 months.

Doug attended Centennial High School, graduating in 1974. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and graduated in 1978. On June 29, 1984, Doug was united in marriage to Brenda Zimmer at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in rural Waco. Doug was a dedicated farmer, raising cattle and teaching his three children his love of the craft. He was a life-long member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees over his lifetime. He ran and held public office, serving on the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District board for more than 20 years. Doug loved spending time outdoors, strawberry margaritas – especially on a beach – traveling and anything involving his beloved children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bruns of rural Waco; children, Austin (Jill) Bruns of rural Waco, Sarah (Joshua) Johnsen, of Mesa, Arizona, and Logan (Katy) Bruns of rural Waco; grandchildren, Kinley Bruns, Atley Johnsen, Kennedy Johnsen, Maximo Johnsen and Parker Bruns; siblings, Kenneth (Cori) Bruns, Marshall (LuAnn) Bruns and Wayne (Lori) Bruns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marjorie Bruns.

The memorial service is Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Waco with a private committal at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.