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Anna Theresa VanHavermaet

(February 12, 1924 - May 7, 2004)

Ann T. Bruggenthies

Ann T. Bruggenthies, 80, of Grey Eagle died Friday, May 7, 2004, at St. Cloud Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Ann's life was held Monday, May 10, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grey Eagle with Rev. Arlie Sowada officiating. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Ann Bruggenthies was born on Feb. 12, 1924 in Sauk Centre Township, Stearns County, Minn., to Henry and Elizabeth (Huehne) VanHavermaet. She was united in marriage to Robert G. Bruggenthies on Sept. 17, 1946 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Sauk Centre. They have resided in Grey Eagle where she loved gardening, canning, sewing, picking strawberries and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Christian Mothers.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Bruggenthies of Grey Eagle; children, Mary Ahles of New Munich, Jane Osterberg (Skip) of Prior Lake, Jean Jennen (Virgil) of Mesa, Ariz, Richard Bruggenthies (Carol) of Foley, Ronnie Bruggenthies (Cindy) of Burtrum and Ralph Bruggenthies of Grey Eagle; 15 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Margaret Rasmussen of Ward Springs, Frances "Red" Terwey (Roman) of Grey Eagle, MaryAnn Kiffmeyer of Wells, Henry "Hinnie" VanHavermaet (Lucille) of Ward Springs, and Elizabeth "Betty" Schimmel of Ward Springs; sisters-in-law, Betty and Ilene VanHavermaet of Sauk Centre, and Jenny VanHavermaet of White Bear Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Bruggenthies, Jr. "Gumper"; sister and brothers, Loretta, Norbert, Louis, Ray, and John VanHavermaet; and one grandchild, Cynthia Standish. Casket bearers were Scott Osterberg, Missy, Alicia and Bryan Bruggenthies, Brenda Lackmann, Aaron Meagher. Cross bearer was Mary Ahles and scripture bearer was Andrea Bruggenthies. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services, Melrose.

Events

BirthFebruary 12, 1924Sauk Centre, MN
MarriageApril 2, 1946Sauk Centre, MN - Robert G. Bruggenthies
DeathMay 7, 2004St. Cloud, Stearns Co., MN

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