Melvin Bruhn Obituary
We bid farewell to Melvin Bruhn of Staunton, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 16, 2025 at the age of 92. Melvin 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 Melvin Bruhn to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel C. Bruhn and Marie Bruhn (Hoffstetter); his siblings, Leona Cisler (Stanley), Norman and Nelson; and his in-laws, Mildred Leetham (John), Charles Leitner, Art Westerhold, Bob Brakhane, Ruthie Beilsmith and George Moore.
He is survived by: his children, Melinda Bruhn, Janet Crouch (Dennis), Danny Bruhn, Starla Reed (Gene), Bonnie Trettenero (John), Brenda McEnery (Robert) and Diana Yakos (Bart); his grandchildren, Laura Johnson (Jason), Joshua Crouch (Jamie), MaryBeth Michki (Cameron), Jewell (Joop) of Groot, Darcy Bruhn, Rachel McMahon (John), Danielle Hawk (Josh), Philip Trettenero (Sarah), Katie Yakos (Chad Potthast), Dominic Trettenero (Brianna), Hannah Pirok (Kyle), Lucas and Jonathan McEnery; and his in-laws, Dolores Leitner, Frances Westerhold, Homer Brakhane (Eunice), Ruth Ann Brakhane, Ralph Beilsmith, JoAnn Brakhane and Cheryl Moore. He is also survived by ses his wife, children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to either Zion Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Alumni & Friends, or the Staunton FFA Alumni.
