Bruck, April Dawn (Sabin) (1979 - 2025)

BRUCK, SABIN, KNUTSEN, STURTEVANT, BLACKBURN, CANEVA, RING, JENKINS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/3/2025 at 19:51:30

Name of deceased: April Dawn Bruck

Aged: 45 yrs, 11 mo, 10 days

Residence: Elm Crest Assisted Living Facility, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Sep. 27, 1979; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: Sep. 6, 2025; Elm Crest Assisted Living Facility, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, Sep. 18, 2025; St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Earling, IA

Survived by: Children, Tucker Knutsen of Bancroft, NE, Walker Sturtevant of Manning, IA, and Orianna Blackburn of Manning, IA; father, Jody Bruck of Earling, IA; mother, Melody Sabin Caneva of DuValls Bluff, AR; siblings, Joey Bruck (spouse, Becky Ring) of Shelby, IA; Sara Bruck (spouse, Ty Jenkins) of Harlan, IA.

Predeceased by: Grandparents, Gerald and Velma Bruck; aunts and uncles

Education: Attended Harlan (IA) Community Schools and thrived in Special Olympics where she received many awards and medals

Religious affiliation: Baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earling, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: Held many positions in the retail and restaurant industry, but April found her most rewarding work while she was employed by Subway in Audubon, IA. Her career in food preparation allowed her to connect with people every day, serving them with kindness and a welcoming smile.

Hobbies/Interests: Valued time spent with her family, friends, and in the community. She was proud of the personal growth she gained through her various jobs, with each job shaping her character

Sources: pauleyjones.com