BRUNSEN, Herbert A, (1917-2002)

BRUNSEN, BRUNS, BIRD, DANDY, BANTA, WARD, KINDLE, PURDY, LEERAR, SHERMAN, BECKER

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 4/2/2026 at 14:26:18

Herbert Brunsen

Herbert Brunsen, 84, formerly of Britt, passed away, Wednesday, September 11, 2002, at his home in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, Arkansas on September 12, 2002. On September 14, 2002 services were held at Ewing Funeral Chapel in Britt, Iowa, with Rev. Robert Bronson officiating. Special music was provided by Dawn Rasmuson. Casketbearers were Brian Brunsen, Troy Rasmuson, Dan Goll, Allan Doughan, Bill Mattoon and Don Preston. Interment was at Bingham Township Cemetery in Woden, Iowa.

Herbert was born November 28, 1917, in Woden, Iowa, to August and Hannah Bruns Brunsen. On December 25, 1940, Herbert was united in marriage with Muriel Bird.

Herbert farmed and had a corn shelling business. He had been employed at Sankey's Gravel Pit and Winnebago Industries before moving to Bentonville, Arkansas where for the past 21 years he worked for the city of Bentonville. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Rogers, Arkansas.

Survivors include four sons; Larry Brunsen and special friend Suz Dandy of Remsen, Iowa, James and Sandra Brunsen of Britt, Dale and Ruth Brunsen of Algona, Richard and Darla Brunsen of Algona; two daughters: Donna Banta and special friend Red Ward, of Garner, and Sandra Brunsen of Bentonville, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one brother August Brunsen, Jr. and his wife, Mary Ann of Bloomington, Minnesota; 4 sisters: Ann Kindle of Iowa City, Iowa, Burdella Purdy of Indianola, Iowa, Bertha Leerar of Britt, Betty and Marvin Sherman of Wilton, Iowa, 3 sisters-in-law: Rosie Brunsen of Britt, Frances Brunsen of Britt, and Mary and Clarence Becker of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by his wife Muriel in July 2000; 1 great-grandson; and 3 brothers Fritz, Henry and John Brunsen.

source: News Tribune, Britt, Iowa, 18 Sep 2002, page A6, column 5