Beatrice "Bea" E. Brueske

Beatrice Bea Brueske, 76, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Seasons Hospice. Bea was born August 6, 1937 in Winona County to Edward and Emma (Prowatschke) Harmon. She was a graduate of Elgin High School Class of 1955. On August 19, 1955, Bea married Otto Brueske in Breman, MN. Bea worked as an assembler for Water Instruments for numerous years and retired in 2002. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester and enjoyed volunteering at the Community Clothesline and at the Senior Citizens Center in Rochester. Bea loved camping, traveling and most recently she enjoyed spending her time as a crossing guard. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Otto; sons, Wayne (Judy) of Rochester, Roger (Ann) of Rochester; grandson, Ben; sisters, Betty Pagel of Rochester, Vera Shones of Millville, MN; brother, Ivan (Carol) Harmon of Rochester and several nieces and nephews. Bea was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Emma; brother, Arthur; sister, Margaret Schleck and an infant brother. A funeral service will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, 800 East Silverlake Dr. NW, Rochester. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW., Rochester and one hour prior to the service at the church. The Rev. Gregory Heidorn will be officiating with interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Plainview. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Lutheran Church or to the Booker Mini Foundation, P.O. Box 5805, Rochester, MN 55903-5805.To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com