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Barbara Brueske, age 75, of New Ulm passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Sleepy Eye Care Center.
Memorial service will be 11:00 am Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Minnesota
Valley Funeral Home - SOUTH Chapel. Burial will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home - SOUTH Chapel and will continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Barbara is survived by her son, Nathan Brueske; sisters, Mary Haak, Jean Ranweiler; brothers, James (Virginia) Ranweiler, John Ranweiler, Joseph (Lynn) Ranweiler, Mark (Jenni) Ranweiler; sister-in-law, Rita Ranweiler; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Brueske; and her brothers, Tom and Paul
Ranweiler.
Barbara A. Ranweiler was born November 26, 1950 to Waldemar and Marie (Bastian) Ranweiler. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1968.
Barbara was united in marriage to Roy Brueske on July 31, 1976, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Their union was blessed with a son, Nathan Brueske.
Barb worked for many years as a school cook; First at DMLC (Martin Luther College), then at Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School. Even in retirement she could be found as one of the "helpful smiles" serving as a clerk in the New Ulm Hy-Vee Delicatessen, where she enjoyed being able to socialize with her customers.
Outside of work, her true sanctuary was her backyard garden. She possessed a remarkable green thumb and loved working with her flowers and growing tomatoes to can for homemade salsa. She also enjoyed Trap Shooting at the Sioux Valley Gun Club, and Bowling in the "Happy Hour" League on Thursdays at Concordia Lanes. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Blessed be her memory.