Robert D. Bruhn, 71, of rural Bunker Hill, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 AM on Monday, September 26, 2022 at his residence near Bunker Hill, Illinois. He was born July 25, 1951 in Litchfield, Illinois, the son of the late Harry E. & Velma (Pike) Bruhn. He married Vickie Ann Hundley on March 6, 1973 in Granite City, Illinois & she survives.
Robert was a Coal Miner at Monteray #2 Coal Mine in Albers, Illinois for over 20 years. He has been a member of the United Mine Workers Association #2295 since 1978.
He was also a member of Worden Christian Church in Worden, Illinois; a member of Staunton Masonic Lodge #177 AF & AM & New Douglas Masonic Lodge #560 (past); a Master Mason for 33 years, & a member of the Scottish Rite & Shriners for 34 years. He enjoyed being with his family & spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren, & also hunting, fishing, & trapping.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Ann Bruhn; 3 children - Robert (Vicki) Bruhn, Brandie (Brad) Wagoner, & Curtis Bruhn; 8 grandchildren - Samantha Worthen, Katlyn (Nathan) Hopper, Alyssa (Drake) Lineback, Blake Bruhn, Brandon Wagoner, Zachary Wagoner, Kristin Wagoner, & Eli Wagoner; 3 great grandchildren - Paisley & Paxton Hopper, & Knox Lineback; his twin brother - Raymond (Claudia) Bruhn, & 4 other siblings - Larry (Jocelyn) Bruhn, Jayne (Ron) Badtke, David Bruhn, & Alan Bruhn; & many nieces & nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by 1 son - Aaron Bruhn; his father - Harry E. Bruhn; his mother - Velma Bruhn; his stepmother - Mae Bruhn; & a sister-in-law - Patty Bruhn.
No services are scheduled. Memorials are suggested to either Shriners Hospital for Children or to the Worden Christian Church in Worden, Illinois & may be sent to Williamson Funeral Home, 108 W. Henry St., Staunton, Illinois 62088.
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