Elwood Russell Brusse “Woody,” age 75, of Wewahitchka, Fla., passed away on December 27, 2022, at the Lake City VA Medical Center in Lake City, Fla, following a short illness.
Woody was born May 4, 1947, to Russell and Bernice (Lange) Brusse in Preston, Minn.
Woody graduated from Wykoff High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army from October 1966 to October 1968. Woody married Nancy Miller of Fountain, Minn., and they later divorced. He worked as an auto body repairman/motorcycle mechanic until his retirement.
Woody was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marlene.
Woody is survived by Christine Weldon (Aaron) Hughes, brother Denny (Peggy) Brusse of Preston, Minn., and sister Kim Brusse (Dave) Runde of LeRoy, Minn., plus several nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Daniel Ward and family for their friendship and kindness to Woody over the past several years.
A burial service will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. Following the service, you are welcome to join the family at the Preston Servicemen’s Club for visiting and snacks.
Roger Scheevel says
RIP Old friend,I have many fond memories of fishing, hunting,Winona,Mn,Greenleafton,Cherry Grove,Gilroy,Ca.Weaerville,Ca.San Jose,Ca.and too many to mention.
Glenn Bamlet says
RIP Uncle Woody. Sending prayers for everyone🙏! Love and miss y’all💜!