John Bruns

February 1, 1935 — August 11, 2020 · Aged 85

A recording to remember

Resting placeGreendale CemeteryWalk to the plot

Obituary

John Bruns, 85, of Greendale, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was born February 1, 1935 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, son of the late John and Lorena (Taylor) Bruns.

John was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Aurora Loyal Order of Moose and Disabled American Veterans. John loved to fish. He worked as a Gas/Water Meter Reader at Aurora Utilities.

He is survived by his 2 sons, Paul (wife Kimberly) Bruns of Aurora, IN, Terry Lee (wife Bobbi Sue) Bruns of Dillsboro, IN; one brother, Robert (wife Sue) Bruns of Johnson City, TN; one sister, Carol (husband Gaylord) House of Aurora, IN; 5 grandchildren, Cory Bruns, Triston Bruns, Katherine Rowe, Joshua Bruns, Adam Bruns; and one great grandchild, Mason Lee Rowe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lorena Bruns; loving wife, Dora Bruns; and his sister, Louise Bruns.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 11 am to 1 pm at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at Fitch-Denney Funeral Home, Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 1 pm, with Pastor Pat Lanman officiating.

Hometown: Greendale, IN
Occupation: Retired as a Meeter Reader for the City of Greendale
Faith: Christian (Baptist
Resting place: Laid to rest at Greendale Cemetary, Greendale IN.

A walk through this life

1935Born in Greendale, IN

1935Historical contextA first-class stamp was 3 cents, and a loaf of bread about 8 cents.

1939Historical contextTelevision was introduced to the public at the World's Fair.

1947Historical contextThe transistor was invented, the seed of everything electronic.

1956Berlin Bowling Tournament

1958Historical contextTransatlantic jet travel began.

1965Historical contextA first-class stamp was 5 cents, and a loaf of bread about 21 cents.

1969Historical contextApollo 11 landed on the Moon.

1979Historical contextThe Walkman put music in people's pockets.

1985Historical contextA first-class stamp was 22 cents, and a loaf of bread about 55 cents.

1989Historical contextThe Berlin Wall came down.

2001Historical contextThe iPod put a thousand songs in a pocket.

2005Historical contextA first-class stamp was 37 cents, and a gallon of gasoline about $2.30.

2015Historical contextStreaming overtook broadcast as the way families watched.

2020At rest

The 1930s

Historical context · 1935
A first-class stamp was 3 cents, and a loaf of bread about 8 cents.
Historical context · 1939
Television was introduced to the public at the World's Fair.

The 1940s

Historical context · 1947
The transistor was invented, the seed of everything electronic.

The 1950s

Historical context · 1958
Transatlantic jet travel began.

The 1960s

Historical context · 1965
A first-class stamp was 5 cents, and a loaf of bread about 21 cents.
Historical context · 1969
Apollo 11 landed on the Moon.

The 1970s

Historical context · 1979
The Walkman put music in people's pockets.

The 1980s

Historical context · 1985
A first-class stamp was 22 cents, and a loaf of bread about 55 cents.
Historical context · 1989
The Berlin Wall came down.

The 2000s

Historical context · 2001
The iPod put a thousand songs in a pocket.
Historical context · 2005
A first-class stamp was 37 cents, and a gallon of gasoline about $2.30.

The 2010s

Historical context · 2015
Streaming overtook broadcast as the way families watched.

The 2020s

Moments come from what the family recorded — nothing is invented. Items marked “Historical context” are world events of the era, added by the family’s choice.