Nancy June Kaenel Obituary
We bid farewell to Nancy June Kaenel of Willmar, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 4, 2026 at the age of 82. Nancy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maurice Ellestad and Evelyn Ellestad (Rude); her husbands, Don Bruhn and Les Kaenel; her sisters, Donna and Mary; and her son-in-law Roger Bauch.
She is survived by: her children, Jeff Bruhn (Tiffany) of Smithland, KY., Tammie Paulson (Jeff) of Atwater, Twyla Scofield (Dave) of Litchfield and Jason Bruhn (Beth) of Willmar; her stepson Ron Kaenel (Lisa) of Willmar; and her brother Michael Ellestad (Mary Ann) of Kearney, NE.. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; two great grandchildren.
