Patricia Bruening Obituary

We bid farewell to Patricia Bruening of Odebolt, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 17, 2026 at the age of 76. Patricia touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Patricia Bruening to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Pilling and Leona Pilling (Magers); her son Grant Bruening; her sister Pam Pochop; her parents-in-law, Vincent and Lillian Bruening; and her sisters-in-law, Marlene Bolita (Jim) and Joan Kessler.

She is survived by: her husband Ray Bruening of Odebolt, IA; her children, Greg Bruening (Teresa) of Sac City, IA, John Bruening (Jennifer) of Sioux City, IA, Gina Miller of Omaha, NE and Jared Bruening (Elizabeth) of Iowa City, IA; her grandchildren, Austin Bruening (Taylor), Madison Bohm (Tanner), Afton Miller (Sheing Ng), Mager Miller (Nikki), Dakota Miller (Suzanne Weber), Callie Bruening, Mariah Bruening, Grayson Bruening, Kylie Bruening, Gracie Bruening and Lily Bruening; her great grandchildren, Emmet Bruening, Baby Bruening and Dean Miller; and her brothers-in-law, Luvern Bruening (Mary) of Wall Lake, IA and Gerald Kessler of Pierre, SD. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.