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Mathilda Margaret Bruessel

May 6, 1934 - June 9, 2012

Mathilda “Tillie” Bruessel, age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at her home in Beaver Dam.

The visitation will be at St. Jerome”s Catholic Church in Columbus on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on Wednesday at 11:30 AM with Fr. Steven Kortendick officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael”s Cemetery, Town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Mathilda Margaret Gehl was born on May 6, 1934 in Hartford, Wisconsin. She was united in marriage with Wayne Bruessel on May 3, 1958 at St. Killian”s Catholic Church in Hartford. Tillie”s most important job was being a mother to her four daughters but she also helped run her husband”s business, Wayne”s Service Center in Hartford. She enjoyed playing cards and was a master homemaker. Tillie could sew, quilt, crochet, garden and cook like no other. These things will be missed but her love that she had for her family will be missed the most.

Survivors are her husband, Wayne of Beaver Dam; daughters, Mary Bruessel of Beaver Dam, Carol (Andy) Dietenberger of Elkhorn, Donna (Matt) Graff of Waupun, and Jean (Dave) Kaiser of Shakopee, MN; grandchildren, Kristin (Joe) Belongia, Jenna (Jered) Buehre, and Alena and Brenden Graff; great grandchildren, Zoe and baby JoJo Belongia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mathilda Bruessel”s name to St. Jerome”s Catholic Church.
The Murray Funeral Home, 131 East Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 10:00am – 11:15am, St. Jerome’s Catholic Church – Columbus

Service Details

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 11:30am, St. Jerome’s Catholic Church – Columbus

Interment Details

St. Michael’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

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Mathilda “Tillie” Bruessel, age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at her home in Beaver Dam. The visitation will be at St. Jerome”s Catholic Church in Columbus on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at the church on Wednesday at 11:30 AMContinue Reading

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Joyce (Hahn) Fechter left a message on June 13, 2012:
Tillie was a cousin of mine. I am very sorry to hear of her passing and my deepest sympathy to all of you. Joyce
Joyce (Hahn) Fechter left a message on June 13, 2012:
Tillie was a cousin of mine. I am very sorry to hear of her passing and my deepest sympathy to all of you. Joyce
Joel Bruessel left a message on June 12, 2012:
It is very sad for the Bruessel Family to lose a star as bright as Tillie was. Every memory I have of Tillie is with her smiling and laughing which makes this memorial picture is a perfect choice.
Dawn Schmidt left a message on June 12, 2012:
It is with a heavy heart I write this note. I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Tillie. She was a remarkable woman and will be missed by many. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. She will always be with you. I extend my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Mary Ann Mehringer (Hahn) left a message on June 12, 2012:
My deapest sympathy to you Wayne and girls.Tillie was my cousin ... who I have not seen in many years. Went to school with you Wayne . Sorry for your lose. May she forever enjoy God ''s loving hands. Mary Ann
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Joel Bruessel left a message on June 12, 2012:
It is very sad for the Bruessel Family to lose a star as bright as Tillie was. Every memory I have of Tillie is with her smiling and laughing which makes this memorial picture is a perfect choice.
Dawn Schmidt left a message on June 12, 2012:
It is with a heavy heart I write this note. I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Tillie. She was a remarkable woman and will be missed by many. May you find comfort and peace during this difficult time. She will always be with you. I extend my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Mary Ann Mehringer (Hahn) left a message on June 12, 2012:
My deapest sympathy to you Wayne and girls.Tillie was my cousin ... who I have not seen in many years. Went to school with you Wayne . Sorry for your lose. May she forever enjoy God ''s loving hands. Mary Ann
Gale Bruessel left a message on June 11, 2012:
The Bruessel extended family has lost a beautiful and lovely person, my special Aunt Tillie. She will be missed and remembered always for frequently asking us kids about our lives and what we were up to. Her 4 kids and the 6 kids from our family grew up together between their home in Hartford and then Beaver Dam Lake and our home in Waukesha and then other cities as we disbursed around the state. She and her family were always welcoming to us and especially tried to stay in contact through the years. It was the signal to all when Aunt Tillie pulled out her nickels and dimes bag that it was time to play Sheepshead....a tradition carried on by us to this day. My sympathies to Uncle Wayne, Mary, Carol, Donna and Jean. May the memories of her stay in your hearts forever..... she will be in mine. Love, Gale
Mark and Candace Morehouse left a message on June 11, 2012:
We are saddened by the loss of Aunt Tillie, who was such a bright and shining star! We were blessed to see her last summer during a trip to New Mexico and Arizona. Heaven is a better place with her in it. Rest in peace, dear Aunt Tillie. Our condolences to Uncle Wayne, Mary, Carol, Donna and Jean.
Gale Bruessel left a message on June 11, 2012:
The Bruessel extended family has lost a beautiful and lovely person, my special Aunt Tillie. She will be missed and remembered always for frequently asking us kids about our lives and what we were up to. Her 4 kids and the 6 kids from our family grew up together between their home in Hartford and then Beaver Dam Lake and our home in Waukesha and then other cities as we disbursed around the state. She and her family were always welcoming to us and especially tried to stay in contact through the years. It was the signal to all when Aunt Tillie pulled out her nickels and dimes bag that it was time to play Sheepshead....a tradition carried on by us to this day. My sympathies to Uncle Wayne, Mary, Carol, Donna and Jean. May the memories of her stay in your hearts forever..... she will be in mine. Love, Gale
Mark and Candace Morehouse left a message on June 11, 2012:
We are saddened by the loss of Aunt Tillie, who was such a bright and shining star! We were blessed to see her last summer during a trip to New Mexico and Arizona. Heaven is a better place with her in it. Rest in peace, dear Aunt Tillie. Our condolences to Uncle Wayne, Mary, Carol, Donna and Jean.
Lea Kitz left a message on June 10, 2012:
I am so sorry to learn of Aunt Tillie''s death. I have very appreciative memories of how the family helped my family after our dad died. Tillie was generous and kind, and the whole family helped us in many ways when we needed it the most. Years later she and Wayne opened their home to me to stay once a week for a couple of years, allowing me to work a strange work schedule and avoid late night driving. Again they were friendly and kind, never making me feel as though I was intruding, and it was such a pleasure to get to know them, and Mary, again in a new way. My memories of Tillie are all about these times and various holidays and family events, and her insistence that the "cousins" remain in touch. My sincere condolences to the family.
Julie & Donald Larson left a message on June 10, 2012:
Jean & Dave, So sorry to hear of your Mom''s passing. May you hold dear to your heart the fond and loving memories which remain within you and your family. Please know that we hold you up in our prayers at this difficult time. Take care. With love and hugs, Julie and Donald Larson
Lea Kitz left a message on June 10, 2012:
I am so sorry to learn of Aunt Tillie''s death. I have very appreciative memories of how the family helped my family after our dad died. Tillie was generous and kind, and the whole family helped us in many ways when we needed it the most. Years later she and Wayne opened their home to me to stay once a week for a couple of years, allowing me to work a strange work schedule and avoid late night driving. Again they were friendly and kind, never making me feel as though I was intruding, and it was such a pleasure to get to know them, and Mary, again in a new way. My memories of Tillie are all about these times and various holidays and family events, and her insistence that the "cousins" remain in touch. My sincere condolences to the family.
Julie & Donald Larson left a message on June 10, 2012:
Jean & Dave, So sorry to hear of your Mom''s passing. May you hold dear to your heart the fond and loving memories which remain within you and your family. Please know that we hold you up in our prayers at this difficult time. Take care. With love and hugs, Julie and Donald Larson
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
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