Clarence Bruenger

Clarence W. Bruenger, 90, of Humboldt, Kansas, died Thursday, April 16, 2009, at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. Clarence was born November 13, 1918, on the family farm east of Humboldt, to Louis F. and Agnes M. (Mueller) Bruenger. He grew up on the family farm. He served in the United States Army during World War II with the 90th Division stationed in Europe where he had been a prisoner of war and was awarded the purple heart among other honors. On March 11, 1951, Clarence married Verna M. Baker at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Humboldt. They made their home on a farm east of Humboldt until moving to town in 1969. Clarence farmed and drove a school bus for Zillah Grade School before working as a custodian for Humboldt National Bank. After he retired from the bank he operated his own saw sharpening business. He enjoyed woodworking and making projects for his family. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Humboldt. SURVIVORS: Wife: Verna M. Bruenger of the home 2 Sons: Lyle Bruenger & wife, Diana of Chanute, KS; and Loren Bruenger of Humboldt, KS 1 Daughter: Lynn Smith & husband, Richard of Ft. Scott, KS 1 Brother: Melvin Bruenger & wife, Patricia of Humboldt, KS 1 Sister: Elsie Bruenger of Humboldt, KS 4 Grandchildren & 6 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by a son, Larry W. Bruenger in 1978, and by a brother, Russell Bruenger and by two sisters, Della Frederick and Clara Cooper. VISITATION: 6:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 19, 2009, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Humboldt, Kansas FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2009, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Humboldt. The Rev. David Meier will officiate. BURIAL: Mt. Hope Cemetery in Humboldt, Kansas MEMORIAL: St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website.