Neils W. Bruns
September 5, 2018 at 3:45 p.m.
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Neil was born to Mary and Neil Bruns Sr. on Jan. 11, 1936, in Portland, Maine, with older sister Helen and younger sister Patty completing the family.
He enlisted in the Marines at age 17, serving four years. He then “jumped ship” and joined the United States Coast Guard, retiring after 30 years of service to his country.
Neil married Norma Hopps on Aug. 8, 1966, and became the stepdad to Michael, Debbie, Vicky and Sandy. He was the rock and guiding light to his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and acquiring the beloved alias “Bubba.”
Bubba loved regaling all who knew his humorous quips, words of wisdom and “war stories.” A lifelong passion that he thoroughly enjoyed was THE HUNT for the NEXT cool car, trading vehicles more times than can be remembered.
His family will gather privately to celebrate and honor Neil with gratefulness to God for the blessing of having him in their lives. “Well done, mon.”
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Memorials to the Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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Neil was born to Mary and Neil Bruns Sr. on Jan. 11, 1936, in Portland, Maine, with older sister Helen and younger sister Patty completing the family.
He enlisted in the Marines at age 17, serving four years. He then “jumped ship” and joined the United States Coast Guard, retiring after 30 years of service to his country.
Neil married Norma Hopps on Aug. 8, 1966, and became the stepdad to Michael, Debbie, Vicky and Sandy. He was the rock and guiding light to his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and acquiring the beloved alias “Bubba.”
Bubba loved regaling all who knew his humorous quips, words of wisdom and “war stories.” A lifelong passion that he thoroughly enjoyed was THE HUNT for the NEXT cool car, trading vehicles more times than can be remembered.
His family will gather privately to celebrate and honor Neil with gratefulness to God for the blessing of having him in their lives. “Well done, mon.”
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
*****
Memorials to the Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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