It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald Lee Bruns of Cherokee, Iowa, who passed away on January 13, 2023, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Duane Bruns and Marlyn Bruns (Todd); his brother Perry Bruns; and his siblings-in-law, Ray Johnson and Marsha Bruns.

He is survived by : his wife Annette Bruns of Cherokee, Iowa; his daughters, Kim Beck (Al) of Cherokee and Heather Baedke (Anthony) of Fort Dodge, Iowa; his grandchildren, Wanda (Luke), Jordan (Amber), Dace (Shel), Colton, Jack, Lief, Forrest, Kade, Lillie, Ava and Autumn; his great grandchildren, Micah, Lena, Nellie, Kolt, Emilia and Malcolm; and his siblings, Cheryl Johnson of St. Louis, Larry Bruns of St. Louis, Terry Bruns (Mary) of Early and Jerry Bruns (Deb) of Waukee, Iowa. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Boothby Funeral Home