Gloria Jean Bruhn

Gloria Jean Bruhn of Fredonia passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 82.

She was born to Donald and Helen (nee Dusharm) McIntosh on March 2, 1942, in Gouverneur, N.Y.

Gloria grew up in upstate New York, where she graduated from Clifton-Fine Central School.

She worked as a nursing assistant, primarily in obstetrics.

She later met Alan Bruhn, and on April 23, 1966, they were married in Milwaukee, where they resided until they moved to Fredonia in 1975 and raised their family.

After settling down in Fredonia, Gloria worked at Moebius Printing in Fredonia, Village Market Grocery store, Baumann’s Meat Market and Grocery and in the kitchen in the Northern Ozaukee School District.

Gloria was a member of the Warren Kane American Legion Post 410 Auxiliary.

She was one of the first female firefighters in the Fredonia Fire Department and was a member of the Northern Ozaukee Ambulance Service. Gloria attended Milwaukee Area Technical College to receive her firefighter and EMT certifications.

During her free time, Gloria was an avid reader. She also enjoyed drawing, camping and especially going up north with Alan to visit her dear friends Barb and Ron.

Gloria’s memory will be cherished by her children Judy, Kathy (Kevin) Braby, Michael and Daniel (Hannelore); grandchildren Austin (Amanda), Nathanael and Gabriel; and siblings Philip McIntosh and Ann Lashomb. She is further survived by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alan, son David and brother James McIntosh.

The family would like to thank Shelby S., R.N.; Jill W., MSW; Marwill D., and Chaplain Matt, all from Aurora Home Hospice, and the daily staff at Harbor Campus for their assistance and support.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI 53074. The family will receive guests at the funeral home during this time.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.