Julie Bruggeman

Larchwood, Iowa Julie Bruggeman, age 52 of Larchwood, IA died Saturday, November 10, 2007 at her home near Larchwood, after a long battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Monday, Nov. 12th at The Church of St. Mary in Larchwood, with Fr. Jeff Schleisman and Deacon Jeff Gallagher as Co-Celebrants. Burial will follow at the Larchwood Cemetery in Larchwood. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 11th from 4:00 " 8:00 PM, with the family present from 6:00 " 8:00 PM at the Church of St. Mary in Larchwood. There will be a Parish Wake service at 7:15 PM Sunday evening at the Church of St. Mary. Julie Ann (Ortmann) Bruggeman was born on October 19, 1955 in Remsen, Iowa, to Don and Sandy (Schaefer) Ortmann. Julie graduated from St. Marys Catholic High School in 1973. She continued her education at Briar Cliff College, graduating in 1977 with degrees in Theology and English. She received her Masters in Pastoral Ministry at Mt. Marty College in Yankton, SD. Julie was united in marriage to Mark Bruggeman on June 5, 1976. Julie and Mark were blessed with two loving children, Laura, 19, and Matthew, 18. Julie was a wonderful teacher and taught at Carroll Kuemper in Carroll, IA, and St. Marys Grade School in Sioux Falls, SD. Julie was currently a teacher at OGorman High School in Sioux Falls, SD. Julie had great passion for life and deep faith in Jesus Christ. Her life passions were her children, family, and friends, as well as teaching and all the students whose lives she touched over her career as an educator. Julie also valued her community and was involved in the CCD program in Larchwood, IA. Julie also enjoyed shopping and photography. Julie will be remembered for her unmistakable laugh, her dedication to her faith, and her ability to always be there for everyone. Julie left a legacy of love and will be missed by those who were lucky to share in her life. Grateful for sharing Julies life are her husband, Mark of Larchwood, IA; daughter Laura (Jake Stokely), Sloan, IA; son Matthew (Katie Aaberg), Larchwood, IA; beloved grandson Lane Stokely; parents Don and Sandy Ortmann, Remsen, IA; parents-in-law Bob and Bea Bruggeman, Larchwood, IA; eight sisters, Barb (Tim) Vonnahme, Henderson, NV; Cathy Schimelpfenig, Normal, IL; Donna Ortmann, Boise, ID; Trish Ortmann, Boise, ID; Helen (Don) Seibel, West Des Moines, IA; Joan Ortmann, St. Paul, MN; Maggie (Ben) Hoffman, Minnetonka, MN; Amy Ortmann, Denver, CO; one brother, Bill (Brenda) Ortmann, Remsen, IA; two sisters-in-law, Gwen (Thom) Gmeinder, St. Paul, MN; Colleen (Ed) Armacanqui, Madison, WI; one brother-in-law, Craig (Darla) Bruggeman, Inwood, IA; Sister Friend, Joli Gallagher, Sioux Falls, SD; and a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends. Julie is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Sioux Falls Catholic School System, St. Marys Catholic Church in Remsen, IA, or St. Marys Catholic Church in Larchwood, IA.