Passed away peacefully, on January 8, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1948, in La Mesa, California.<br><br>Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Fran Chirpich. Survived by her loving husband, Gerry “Gary” Bruckner; daughters, Wendy (Chris) Kufner, Shelly (Kelly) Higgins; grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew and Sarah Kufner and Langley Higgins; brothers, Frank Chirpich (Penny), Bob Chirpich; sister, Judy Freitag; many nieces, nephews, and friends.<br><br>Visitation will be held at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 4600 Greenhaven Dr., White Bear on Monday, January 20, 2025 from 10am- 12pm. A short program will be held at Noon with light lunch to follow.<br><br>If desired, memorials may be made to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.<br><div><br></div>