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Elizabeth Helen Bruckner Fuchs

21 Dec 1912 – 19 Apr 1997

Birth21 Dec 1912
Death19 Apr 1997
CemeterySaint Josephs Cemetery
Pierce , Pierce County , Nebraska , USA
Added byLovina on 12 Apr 2023
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- Enjoyed Reading and Scrapbooking - Hard-Worker as a Farmer's Wife, she hand-shelled corn daily for corn mash or cornbread, etc; killed a chicken a day for meals especially in the summertime; carried buckets of water daily to all the trees for their shelter belt and did many other chores. When they went to church on Sunday's she would sell her eggs, which allowed her to buy flour one week and sugar the next week. She was a strong woman to deal with a tough life during those depression year in the 30's and 40's. - On their Fuchs farm 9 1/2 miles northwest of Battle Creek, Nebraska she would gather bags-full of black walnuts to give to family and friends. - In addition, in her later years after her husband, Mike, passed she assisted her family members on her Bruckner Homestead near Humphrey, Nebraska. - Tell stories to the grandchildren that during the depression she would sell her eggs weekly for $1, which she rotated that money weekly to buy either sugar or flour to cook for her family. She raised a lot of chickens during her lifetime - not only selling eggs, but providing them as meals to her family. To her it was a labor of love. She was diligent in doing her chicken chores and had no problem raising or butchering a chicken or two to feed her family. - One of her favorite expressions was "It was Raining Cats and Dogs". - She enjoyed the Johnny Carson TV show after the ten o'clock news, which she was disappointed when his show went from (1 and 1/2 hours) to one Hour per week night. 1912 Helen E Bruckner in the Nebraska Birth Records Gender ~ Female Birth Date ~ 21 Dec 1912 Birth Place ~ Platte County, Nebraska Father ~ Joseph W Bruckner Certificate Number ~ 26690 1931 Elizabeth Bruckner in the Nebraska Marriage Records to Mike Fuchs Marriage Date ~ 13 January 1931 Marriage Place ~ Humphrey, Nebraska 1931 The Humphrey Democrat; Humphrey, Nebraska; Friday, January 16, 1931, page 1 Bruckner - Fuchs Wedding Tuesday Miss Elizabeth Bruckner and Mr. Mike Fuchs are United in Marriage On Honeymoon Trip to Eastern Points - Will Make Home Near Pierce, Nebraska A pretty, yet simple, wedding was solemnized at St. Francis Catholic church on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock when Miss Elizabeth Helen Bruckner became the bride of Mr. Mike A. Fuchs, of Pierce, Nebraska. Rev. Fr. Ben officiated at the ceremony and also read the nuptial mass which followed. The processional and recessional marches were played by Ven, Sr. M. Camilla. The bride was very attractive in her princess gown of white satin and point lace. Her veil of silk tulle fell full length and was held in place by a coronet of rhinestones and orange blossoms. Her costume was completed with white hose and pumps. Her shower bouquet was of pink roses and lilies-of-the-valley interspersed with fern leaves and caught with a long white satin streamer. Her bridesmaid was her sister, Miss Clara Bruckner, she being attired in a gown of orange satin and lace of ankle length. A band of brilliants adorned her hair and she carried an arm bouquet of peach colored roses and sweet peas. The groom was attended by the bride's cousin, Mr. Clarence Loeffler ( # 106730914 )of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Both gentlemen were attired in dress suits of conventional black. Following the ceremony the bridal party and their invited guests, they being only immediate members of the two families, went to the home of the bride's parents, where an informal reception was held in honor of the young couple and where all enjoyed a sumptuous dinner which had been prepared for them. For the occasion the home had been prettily decorated with streamers of orange and white and white wedding bells. The bride's table was centered with a large white wedding cake. The day and evening was spent in a general social way in celebration of the happy event by the guests. The bride and groom left during the afternoon on a honeymoon trip that will take them to Chicago where they will visit with relatives of the bride. The bride and groom left during the afternoon on a honeymoon trip that will take them to Chicago where they will visit with relatives of the bride. Mrs. Fuchs is a charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Burckner, progressive farmers residing southeast of our city. She was born and reared in this community, and received her education in the St. Francis schools of this city. Because of her charming personality and winsome ways she has won for herself a large circle of friends in this community, with whom we join in wishing her and the man of her choice all of life's choicest blessings. Mr. Fuchs is the son of Mrs. Johanna Fuchs of Pierce, Nebraska, and is spoken of as one of the most progressive young farmers in that community, where he has made many friends because of his sterling worth and gentlemanly manners. They will make their home on the groom's farm 7 1/2 miles northwest of Battle Creek, Nebraska where he has prepared a beautiful new home for the reception of his bride. Relatives here from out of town to attend the wedding were Mrs. Johanna Fuchs, Miss Ceil Fuchs, Mr. and Mrs. John Fuchs, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ramsey, all of Pierce, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sudbeck and Mrs. John Promes, both of Hartington, Nebraska; Mrs. George Hahn of Albion, Nebraska; Miss Francis [Frances] Fuchs of Omaha, Nebraska; and Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Schott of Osceola, Nebraska. 1997 Elizabeth Helen Bruckner was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Wegener) Bruckner born December 21, 1912, near Humphrey, Nebraska. She attended Humphrey St. Francis parochial school. On January 13, 1931 she married Michael Fuchs at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. The couple farmed near Pierce, Nebraska until retirement in 1967, when they moved to Norfolk. Mrs. Fuchs' husband died September 19, 1968. She was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Mary's Catholic Church in Norfolk and the Sacred Heart Altar Society. Mrs. Fuchs died Saturday, April 19, 1997, at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Norfolk. Survivors include 2 sons, Allen Fuchs and his wife, Audrey, of Humphrey, and Gilbert Fuchs of Pierce; one daughter, Vyiolette, and her husband, Donald Doernemann of Dodge; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Larry Bruckner of Humphrey; and 4 sisters, Adeline Widhalm of Norfolk, Mary Carson of Lincoln, Rosella Nykodym of Madison and Elsie Crumley of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 [infant] grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. Visitation will be 3 - 8 pm Tuesday with a 7:30 pm rosary, all at the Johnson-Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Services for Elizabeth H. Fuchs will be conducted at 10 am Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Fangman will officiate with burial in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Pierce. Casket Bearers were her seven grandsons and Honorary Casket Bearers were her three granddaughters. 1997 Norfolk Daily News; Norfolk, Nebraska; Monday, April 21, 1997, page 3 Elizabeth Fuchs Services for Elizabeth H. Fuchs, 84, will be conducted at 10 am Wednesday at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church. The Rev Thomas Fangman will officiate with burial in St Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Pierce. Visitation will be 3 - 8 pm Tuesday with a 7:30 pm rosary, all at the Johnson-Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Mrs. Fuchs died Saturday April 19, 1997 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Norfolk, The daughter of Joseph and Mary (Wegener) Bruckner was born December 22 [21], 1912 at Humphrey. She attended Humphrey St. Francis parochial school. In June 13, 1930 [January 13, 1931] she married Michael Fuchs at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. The couple farmed near Pierce until retirement in 1967, when they moved to Norfolk. Mrs. Fuchs' husband died September 19, 1968. She was a member of Sacred Heart/ St. Mary's Catholic Church in Norfolk and the Sacred Heart Altar Society. Survivors include: 2 sons, Allen Fuchs and his wife, Audrey, of Humphrey, and Gilbert Fuchs of Pierce, Nebraska; 1 daughter, Vyiolette, and her husband, Donald Doernemann of Dodge, Nebraska; 12 [10] grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Larry Bruckner of Humphrey; and 4 sisters, Adeline Widhalm of Norfolk, Mary Carson of Lincoln, Nebraska, Rosella Nykodym of Madison, Nebraska and Elsie Crumley of Columbus, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband, 2 brothers and 1 sister. 1997 Humphrey Democrat; Humphrey, Nebraska; Thursday, April 24, 1997, page 2 Elizabeth Fuchs Elizabeth Fuchs, 84 of Norfolk died Saturday, April 19, 1997 at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Norfolk. Funeral services were held on Wednesday April 23 at 10 am at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Norfolk. The Rev. Thomas Fangman officiated. Organist was Mary Bruckner. Visitation was on Tuesday from 3 to 8 pm at Johnson-Stonacek Mortuary in Norfolk where the rosary was prayed at 7:30 that evening. Interment was in St. Joseph Cemetery at Pierce, Nebraska. Pallbearers were her 7 grandsons: Randal Fuchs, Richard Fuchs, Robert Fuchs, Brian Doernemann, Jim Fuchs, Joe Fuchs and Jason Fuchs. Honorary pallbearers were her 3 granddaughters, Sandra Gabel, Sharyl Lynn Doernemann and Julie Albin. Mrs. Fuchs was born December 22 [21], 1912 at [near] Humphrey to Joseph Bruckner and Mary Elizabeth (Wegener) Bruckner. She attended St. Francis School here. On June 13, 1930 [January 13, 1931] she was married to Michael August Fuchs at St. Francis Catholic Church. Following their marriage they farmed southwest of Piece until retiring and moving to Norfolk in 1967. She was a member of Sacred Heart/St. Mary's Catholic Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. Also, a member of Sacred Heart Altar Society and Lodge and Church affiliations. Survivors include: 2 sons, Allen and wife, Audrey Fuchs of Humphrey and Gilbert Fuchs of Pierce, Nebraska; 1 daughter, Mrs. Donald (Vyiolette) Doernemann of Dodge, Nebraska; 12 [10] grandchildren; 1 brother, Larry Bruckner of Humphrey; 4 sisters, Adeline Widhalm of Norfolk, Mrs. Howard (Mary) Carson of Lincoln, Nebraska; Rosella Nykodym of Madison, Nebraska and Mrs. Loren (Elsie) Crumley of Columbus, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; 2 brothers, John and Joe Bruckner, and 1 sister, Clara Grotelueschen.

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