WILLIAM JOSEPH "JOE" BRUNS

William Joseph Joe Bruns, 91, South Whitley, IN, passed away on September 7, 2013 at Coventry Meadows Nursing Home in Fort Wayne.Joe was born on September 20, 1921 in Fort Wayne, the son of Edward and Marguerite Bruns.

He married Edna Volz on June 18, 1944 in Fort Wayne. She preceded him in death earlier this year. Joe was a production line manager for many years at General Electric in Fort Wayne, and held similar positions at several manufacturing companies in the South Whitley area. He was a member of the South Whitley United Methodist Church. Joe was an avid reader and enjoyed travelling with his family throughout the United States and the world.

Surviving are his children, Steve (Maggie Bunce) Bruns of Fort Wayne, Mary Leonard of Florence, KY, and Scott (Janette) Bruns of Normal, IL; seven grandchildren: Tara Bruns of Fort Wayne, Keely Bruns of Honolulu, HI, Jessica Gibbons of Florence, KY, Taylor Bruns of Pihtipudas, Finland, Austin Bruns, Jackson Bruns, and Carter Bruns, all of Normal, IL; and three great grandchildren: Tyler Walker, Mia Gibbons, and Macie Gibbons. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, brothers Jack Bruns and Tom Bruns, and granddaughter Jennifer Walker.

In honor of his wishes there will be no funeral or visitation, but his family will gather for a private celebration of life at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the South Whitley Public Library, 201 East Front Street, South Whitley, IN 46787.