Eric F. Bruot: 1959 – 2012
Eric F. Bruot, 53, a resident of Churubusco, was received into the arms of his Lord at 9:25 p. m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He had been in failing health for the past year.
Mr. Bruot was born on February 21, 1959 in Fort Wayne, a son of Roger and Delores (Frank) Bruot. He spent his formative years there and graduated from Northrop High School in 1977.
On March 21, 1981 he was married in Fort Wayne to Debra Kay Sanderson. The couple lived in New Haven for a period before moving to Churubusco in 1988. He was previously employed as a mold maker for 18 years, and for the past eight years had worked as a foreman at Superior Manufacturing in Fort Wayne.
A member of Columbia City United Methodist Church, he was an avid golfer, and a Purdue Boilermakers fan. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and most especially loved and cherished his granddaughters and all of his family.
The surviving relatives include his wife Debra; his children Erica (Emanuel) Cuenca of Garrett, Kevin (Jessica) Bruot of Indianapolis, and David Bruot of Fort Wayne; his mother Delores (Richard) Newman of Fort Wayne; two sisters Kim (Tom) Weaver of Fort Wayne and Beth (John) Tchinski of Mission Viejo, Calif; and two granddaughters Jayda and Layla Cuenca. He was preceded in death by his father.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. David Arnold, pastor of Columbia City United Methodist Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and from 6-8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service Wednesday morning.
Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, south of Churubusco.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Columbia City United Methodist Church, 605 Forest Parkway, Columbia City, IN 46725; or to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.
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March 25th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
To Eric’s Family ~ Jeanine and I want to express to all of your our sincere sympathy on your loss of Eric. What a wonderful legacy of love for family and for God he has left with you. Please rest in the knowledge that we will be here for all of you now. . .and in the days ahead.
With every good wish,
Greg & Jeanine Childs and Staff
March 25th, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Deb, Erica, Kevin and David, I am praying for your beautiful family. May you feel all of our prayers and may it give you strength for the days to come. Eric was a wonderful man and so beautiful with children as I remember how special he was with mine. As I’m sure his granddaughters know.
March 25th, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Deb & Family, What a neat guy to work with, & have his family as our friends. As you know with God all things are possible, just not easy. God will not give you more than you can handle. May you find comfort in the days to ahead. Your family our in our prayers.
Gary, Connie & Families
March 26th, 2012 at 7:37 am
Dear Deb,
I pray Daddy God holds you and your children close to Him right now. I pray you feel His comforting arms in a very real way. I pray that you experience the tenderness of His heart as you walk through this hard place.
Every memory I have of Eric is one of laughter. I appreciated his quick witted humor and enjoyed his company, as seldom as the meetings were.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and yours, Deb.
Steve Wilhoff (’Duke’) and family
March 26th, 2012 at 9:04 am
Kim and Meagan,
May today there be peace within and trust that you are exactly where Eric, you and your family are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in God, use the gifts that you have recieved and pass on the love that has been given to you from God. God bless your family in this time of loss, remembering always the positive blessing from God that comes from Eric’s suffering.
March 26th, 2012 at 10:16 am
There are no words. Just know that I am sending all of you my love and prayers.
March 26th, 2012 at 9:41 pm
Debbie and the Rogers’ family,
So very sorry for your loss. Did not know Eric but being with Debbie, who came from great stock, I know he had to be a wonderful man.
My sincere condolences,
Cindi
March 27th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Proverbs 3: 5-6
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
We are sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Nathan, Cheryl, and Steve Fleetwood
March 30th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
Deb and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kim Burns
Jr High Counselor
April 15th, 2012 at 5:58 am
May God bless your family.