Craig Brunssen

Craig Brunssen, 71, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a short illness.

Private family services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church in Keystone with Rev. B. Andrew Wright officiating. Please wear a mask. A Celebration of Life for Craig will be held at a later date.

Craig was born December 4, 1948, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of Dallas and Phyllis Powers Brunssen. He graduated from Garrison High School in 1967. After graduation, Craig proudly served six years in the Army Reserves.

Craig's lifetime career was farming- from which he never retired. When he did find some "down time", Craig was his happiest while spending time at Holiday Lake, mowing lawn, riding his bike and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joyce; two sons: Kyle (Fiance-Cindy Wilhelm) and Mitch (Carrie Brown) Brunssen; daughter: Alissa (Zach) Mann; eight grandchildren:Maddie, Kellen and Rilynn Mann, Anastasia Brunssen, Isaak, Nate, Levi and Jackson Schmitz; three brothers: Orlyn (Kathy)Brunssen, Gaylan (Karen) Brunssen and Kim (Karen) Brunssen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dennis.

Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Craig and his family. Condolences may be left at www.vsrfh.com.

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BG November 4, 2020, 12:24 pm After having been near Craig most of our elementary life, in Garrison, we became friends and that continued throughout life. I last saw him in a retail store in Cedar Rapids. He noticed me first, but when he spoke, I immediately recognized his voice and his person. He spoke so glowingly of returning from the Choir travel in Europe with brother Kim. I will have great memories of our time, including his expertise in basketball and his humor with love for all. So sorry to see of his passing, but I a sure he will be farming the Lord's fields and be watching over you all.
Bruce

RB November 4, 2020, 3:04 pm I am Ray Bookmeier and was a classmate of Kim's from 1962-1966 when the family moved to Keystone. I got to know the Brunssen family at St. Marks Lutheran Church. Prayers to the family.

AS November 7, 2020, 11:31 pm Dear Joyce and Family,
I was so sorry to read of Craig's passing. He was a young man still and no doubt had many plans left on his list of things to do. My condolences to all. Prayers for your comfort and healing.

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