Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Bruns, Leonard March 9, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Leonard Bruns
April 13, 1919 - March 9, 2005

Leonard Bruns was born and raised in Denison, Iowa, on April 13, 1919, and 
passed away on March 9, 2005, at Rosewood Health Center. 

Visitation will be Sunday, March 13, 2005, from 12 5 p.m. at Hillcrest 
Memorial Park. A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2005, at 
9:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park, followed by a memorial service at 11 
a.m. at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield. A 
luncheon will follow immediately at the church.

Leonard came to California in 1940 to work for Consolidated Aircraft 
Corporation. In 1942, he entered the Army and served in the 3rd Army in 
Europe. After his discharge in 1945, he returned to California. He went to 
work in Bakersfield for Richfield Oil Corporation as a surveyor. He continued 
working for the oil company for 40 years until his retirement. 

The church was always at the center of Leonards life. He was very active at 
St. Johns Lutheran Church, serving as an elder, Bible study leader, trustee, 
and a faithful volunteer. Outside of his church activities, he served on the 
Advisory Board of Rosewood Retirement Community and was an active member of 
the Petroleum Pioneers and the Arco Retirees. His hobbies included 
woodworking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and playing Bridge.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Betty Jean Bruns; his 
daughter, Robin Rogers; and his sister, Leora Neumann.

He is survived by his daughter, Joanne Alvernaz; and his son, Russell Bruns. 
He has one sister, Arlene Ruberg. He enjoyed spending time with his six 
grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Johns Lutheran 
Church, 4500 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield.


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