After graduating from York High School in 1952, she attended Texas Women’s University and the University of Nebraska, Lincoln graduating in 1955 with a BS in Home Economics and Journalism.
Married the love of her life, Dale Bruggeman, on July 25, 1954 in York, Nebraska.
Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandma and “grandma great”. She was a life-long learner and enjoyed volunteering, sewing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include daughters Ann (Barrie) Luers and Sue (Les) Mach and son Robert Bruggeman; grandchildren Megan Pasicznyk, Kelsey (Chris) Vatsaas, Tom (Maggie) Luers, Addy Bruggeman, Becky (Luke) Deaver, Jacob (Britney) Mach, Lizzy (Chris) Osterloh, Luke Mach; 19 great grandchildren; and other special family members Eileen Bruggeman, Jean (Gary) Lynn, John Harry and Larry Lum.
She is preceded in death by her parents, In-laws, brother Robert Harry and wife Maryanne, Linda Lum.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to First Lutheran Church, Lincoln or Tabitha Meals on Wheels.