Berta Bruins

Berta K. Bruins, age 84, of New Brighton, passed away on December 1, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born April 8, 1929 in Phoffenhofen, Germany, the youngest of 13 children. Preceded in death by husband, Donald. Survived by children, Tom; Heidi Nelson; very dear friend, Jim Steinmetz; and grandchildren, Maddie, Jay, Amanda, Nick.
Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 6, 2013 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2848 County Road H2, Mounds View. Visitation 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday and 10:00-11:00 a.m., Friday at the Church. Interment at Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials may be made to Allina Hospice, 333 Smith Ave. N. Suite 4640, St. Paul 55102