Edward Bruzik, age 90, of Osakis passed away Thursday, April 27, 1995 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Edward Herman Bruzik was born June 15, 1904 in Lake Mary Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Wenzel and Mary (Benesh) Bruzek. On August 29, 1928 Ed was united in marriage to Agnes Zaviska at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Glenwood, Minn. Ed had various occupations during his long life. During the depression, he worked as an iceman loading ice off of Maple Lake near Forada and putting the blocks onto railroad cars. He did farming for many years and also sold seed corn for a time. Ed's main occupation was as a barber and he enjoyed visiting with his many clients. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception parish and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. In his earlier years he served on the Dist. 3 school board.
One of Ed's great loves besides the Lord and his family, was music. He played trumpet in a family dance band for many years. He also had a talent for growing things, and enjoyed gardening and tending his various fruit trees. He kept busy in his spare time fishing, hunting or just enjoying a game of whist with his friends. He was a kind and devoted husband, father and grandpa who will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Ed is survived by his wife of 66 years, Agnes of Osakis; 3 children, Dona and Otto Wagner of Osakis, Marvin and Maureen Bruzik of Alexandria, Karen and Dean Collins of Osakis; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, great granddaughter, Michelle Wagner; his brothers and sisters, Anna Zavadil, Frank, Wencel (Jim), Christine, Patrick, Joe and John Bruzek and Mae Maus.
A funeral Mass of the Resurrection was held for Ed April 29, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis with Fr. Victor Kinzer officiating. Crossbearer was Aaron Johnson and the giftbearers were Cassie Brown, Randy Bruzik, Liesl Wagner and Wade Lang. Readers were Mike Wagner and Brian Wagner. Interment was at the Calvary Cemetery in Osakis. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Knights of Columbus and all of Ed's friends able to attend. Pallbearers were Mark, Mike, Verlyn Bruzik, Mike Collins, Douglas Johnson, Philip Mullen, Lester Rajdl and Dennis Zaviska. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, Minnesota.
(Echo Press, 3 May 1995)
Edward Herman Bruzik was born June 15, 1904 in Lake Mary Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Wenzel and Mary (Benesh) Bruzek. On August 29, 1928 Ed was united in marriage to Agnes Zaviska at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Glenwood, Minn. Ed had various occupations during his long life. During the depression, he worked as an iceman loading ice off of Maple Lake near Forada and putting the blocks onto railroad cars. He did farming for many years and also sold seed corn for a time. Ed's main occupation was as a barber and he enjoyed visiting with his many clients. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception parish and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. In his earlier years he served on the Dist. 3 school board.
One of Ed's great loves besides the Lord and his family, was music. He played trumpet in a family dance band for many years. He also had a talent for growing things, and enjoyed gardening and tending his various fruit trees. He kept busy in his spare time fishing, hunting or just enjoying a game of whist with his friends. He was a kind and devoted husband, father and grandpa who will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Ed is survived by his wife of 66 years, Agnes of Osakis; 3 children, Dona and Otto Wagner of Osakis, Marvin and Maureen Bruzik of Alexandria, Karen and Dean Collins of Osakis; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, great granddaughter, Michelle Wagner; his brothers and sisters, Anna Zavadil, Frank, Wencel (Jim), Christine, Patrick, Joe and John Bruzek and Mae Maus.
A funeral Mass of the Resurrection was held for Ed April 29, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis with Fr. Victor Kinzer officiating. Crossbearer was Aaron Johnson and the giftbearers were Cassie Brown, Randy Bruzik, Liesl Wagner and Wade Lang. Readers were Mike Wagner and Brian Wagner. Interment was at the Calvary Cemetery in Osakis. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Knights of Columbus and all of Ed's friends able to attend. Pallbearers were Mark, Mike, Verlyn Bruzik, Mike Collins, Douglas Johnson, Philip Mullen, Lester Rajdl and Dennis Zaviska. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, Minnesota.
(Echo Press, 3 May 1995)
Edward Bruzik, age 90, of Osakis passed away Thursday, April 27, 1995 at the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Edward Herman Bruzik was born June 15, 1904 in Lake Mary Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Wenzel and Mary (Benesh) Bruzek. On August 29, 1928 Ed was united in marriage to Agnes Zaviska at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Glenwood, Minn. Ed had various occupations during his long life. During the depression, he worked as an iceman loading ice off of Maple Lake near Forada and putting the blocks onto railroad cars. He did farming for many years and also sold seed corn for a time. Ed's main occupation was as a barber and he enjoyed visiting with his many clients. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception parish and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. In his earlier years he served on the Dist. 3 school board.
One of Ed's great loves besides the Lord and his family, was music. He played trumpet in a family dance band for many years. He also had a talent for growing things, and enjoyed gardening and tending his various fruit trees. He kept busy in his spare time fishing, hunting or just enjoying a game of whist with his friends. He was a kind and devoted husband, father and grandpa who will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Ed is survived by his wife of 66 years, Agnes of Osakis; 3 children, Dona and Otto Wagner of Osakis, Marvin and Maureen Bruzik of Alexandria, Karen and Dean Collins of Osakis; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, great granddaughter, Michelle Wagner; his brothers and sisters, Anna Zavadil, Frank, Wencel (Jim), Christine, Patrick, Joe and John Bruzek and Mae Maus.
A funeral Mass of the Resurrection was held for Ed April 29, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis with Fr. Victor Kinzer officiating. Crossbearer was Aaron Johnson and the giftbearers were Cassie Brown, Randy Bruzik, Liesl Wagner and Wade Lang. Readers were Mike Wagner and Brian Wagner. Interment was at the Calvary Cemetery in Osakis. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Knights of Columbus and all of Ed's friends able to attend. Pallbearers were Mark, Mike, Verlyn Bruzik, Mike Collins, Douglas Johnson, Philip Mullen, Lester Rajdl and Dennis Zaviska. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, Minnesota.
(Echo Press, 3 May 1995)
Edward Herman Bruzik was born June 15, 1904 in Lake Mary Township, Douglas County, Minnesota to Wenzel and Mary (Benesh) Bruzek. On August 29, 1928 Ed was united in marriage to Agnes Zaviska at the Sacred Heart Catholic church in Glenwood, Minn. Ed had various occupations during his long life. During the depression, he worked as an iceman loading ice off of Maple Lake near Forada and putting the blocks onto railroad cars. He did farming for many years and also sold seed corn for a time. Ed's main occupation was as a barber and he enjoyed visiting with his many clients. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception parish and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. In his earlier years he served on the Dist. 3 school board.
One of Ed's great loves besides the Lord and his family, was music. He played trumpet in a family dance band for many years. He also had a talent for growing things, and enjoyed gardening and tending his various fruit trees. He kept busy in his spare time fishing, hunting or just enjoying a game of whist with his friends. He was a kind and devoted husband, father and grandpa who will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Ed is survived by his wife of 66 years, Agnes of Osakis; 3 children, Dona and Otto Wagner of Osakis, Marvin and Maureen Bruzik of Alexandria, Karen and Dean Collins of Osakis; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are his parents, great granddaughter, Michelle Wagner; his brothers and sisters, Anna Zavadil, Frank, Wencel (Jim), Christine, Patrick, Joe and John Bruzek and Mae Maus.
A funeral Mass of the Resurrection was held for Ed April 29, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Osakis with Fr. Victor Kinzer officiating. Crossbearer was Aaron Johnson and the giftbearers were Cassie Brown, Randy Bruzik, Liesl Wagner and Wade Lang. Readers were Mike Wagner and Brian Wagner. Interment was at the Calvary Cemetery in Osakis. Honorary pallbearers were the members of the Knights of Columbus and all of Ed's friends able to attend. Pallbearers were Mark, Mike, Verlyn Bruzik, Mike Collins, Douglas Johnson, Philip Mullen, Lester Rajdl and Dennis Zaviska. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis, Minnesota.
(Echo Press, 3 May 1995)
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