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Ralph Bruening, Jr.
August 11th, 1940 - January 7th, 2023
August 11th, 1940 - January 7th, 2023
Ralph Bruening Jr. of Santa Fe, NM (formerly of Amherst and Westlake, Ohio), born 8/11/40 passed from his life here on earth to his next journey on January 7, 2023 following a short illness.
Ralph moved with his wife and children from Cleveland to Amherst in 1971 to pursue a career with Nordson. Following a lengthy career and retirement from Nordson, Ralph moved to the western United States living in Oregon for a short time and then settling in New Mexico.
Ralph enjoyed camping, hiking, windsurfing, the mountains and anything to do with the outdoors.
Ralph will be missed by his children Ralph (Carol) Bruening III of Lorain, Susan (Khalid Nooh) Bruening of Amherst, Carol (Craig) Lukes of Amherst and Judy (Mark) Capparelli of Garner, NC, 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, sisters Delores Shannon & MaryAnn (Jim) Kline, Brothers Ken (Elaine) & Rich (Kathy) (twin brother of Ralph) Bruening; sister-in-law Erica Bruening and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph George Sr. & Mary Margaret (Yonke) Bruening, brother Bud Bruening and brother-in-law Tom Shannon.
Per the request of Ralph there was no funeral or memorial service held as he liked to keep life as simple as could be. The family will hold a private and simple celebration of life March 19, 2023.
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Donna Corso
Only today I discovered that Ralph had passed away one year ago. We were in a dating relationship back in 1994 when we were both involved in the Vegetarian Connection in Ohio. Over the years we lost touch although we talked on the phone every few years. Ralph was a sweet gentle person, loved by many of us. And since love never dies, it simply changes form, I can say that he will always be loved. He often spoke lovingly of his children. My condolences to his family.
Joan Frey
Ralph was a good friend to me and we enjoyed many outdoor activities. I learned to cross country ski from him, we ice skated on local ponds {I once skated over a frozen branch and the fall wasn’t pretty).He was always a gentleman. I have many happy memories of Ralph and was sad to read he passed.
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