Charles J. Bruckner, 65, of Kiel, passed away Saturday morning February 10, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton surrounded by his family. He was born January 9, 1953, son of the late Frederick "Fritz" J. & Marie (Fluhr) Bruckner. Charlie was a graduate of Kiel High School.
Charlie worked as a mason tender for Freis for many years, as well as a custodian for the City of Kiel and Kiel Middle School. He was always willing to help anyone that needed a hand. Charlie was a man of the community, enjoying walking around and striking up a conversation with everyone in the community. Charlie would always give a wave to anyone who passed by. He enjoyed collecting tractors and spending time with his family.
He is survived by brothers and sisters: Nancy (Terry) Heus, Jim (Diane) Bruckner, Bonnie (Bill) Goetsch, Gary (Deb) Bruckner, Jolynn (Ken) Moehring, John (Cori) Bruckner, Tom (Special Friend, Laurie Adameak) Bruckner, and Tim (Bonnie) Bruckner; 11 nieces & nephews: Bill (Megan) Heus, Sabrina (Robb) Holden, Bob Goetsch, Leah (Brad) Woelfel, Angela (Fiance, Brandon Wilkens) Bruckner, Alyssa (Special Friend, Mike Kenowski) Bruckner, Jenny (Special Friend, Robby Vollbrecht) Bruckner, Eric (Fiancee, Jenny Tasch) Moehring, Ryan, Maggie, & Luke Bruckner, and two great nephews & a great niece, Conner Woelfel, Reagan Heus, & Jaelyn Neils. He is further survived by his Aunt Rosella Bruckner, and many other relatives and many special friends.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Michael Bruckner, and many aunts and uncles.
A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church (413 Fremont St., Kiel) with Joe Zenk, Parish Director and Deacon Bernard (Pat) Knier officiating. Cremation has taken place, and Charlie will be laid to rest at a later date in the church cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 3:00 pm until 5:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Charlie's name.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to St. Elizabeth & Calumet Medical for the amazing care given to Charlie and his family, also the Kiel Fire & Ambulance.
A special thank you to all of his friends of the community of Kiel, for everything they have done for him over the years.
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