Amy E. Bruggeman

Amy E. Bruggeman

Died March 22, 2016

“Mimi’s liefde voor ons was onvoorwaardelijk.”

CEDAR – Amy Ellen Bruggeman, 57, of Cedar, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

  Amy was born June 17, 1958 in Mt. Clemens, M.I. the daughter of Henry J. Bruggeman and Nancy Ruth (Burke) Bruggeman.

  Amy loved life! Amy lived her life for her family and would tell everyone that her greatest accomplishment in life was her family.  There was nothing more important to her than those that she loved.  Her love and kindness was felt in everyone she encountered.  Amy saw beauty in everything and everyone.  For her it was the simple things that brought the most beauty.  Her smile could light up a room and her laughter was infectious.

  Amy’s love for sports began as a young child listening to Detroit Tigers or Lions games on a transistor radio; she rarely missed one.  She loved watching them on t.v., and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to travel to Detroit and watch them play live.  She was an enthusiastic fan!  She played softball in high school and loved coaching her daughters’ teams when they were younger.

  Amy had many careers in her life but the most rewarding for her was as a Caregiver at Effie’s Assisted Living.  Her love for the elderly made this easy and rewarding.  During her retirement Amy spent time with her family and enjoyed outdoor hobbies.  She loved cooking, baking, snowmobiling, kayaking, hiking, birdwatching and gardening.  Amy loved her backyard menagerie which included birds, chipmunks and deer.  Her nightly ritual, spring through fall was to hike down to the valley on their property to feed the deer, who would often come in to eat before she headed back to the house.  It was a special joy for her. Amy loved life, and she lived it to the fullest!

  Amy is survived by her life partner, Robert J. Maleski; two daughters, Emily R. (Brian) Homberger-Sieg, Abby Hale (Phil) Roubal; three siblings, Jeffrey (Kathy) Bruggeman, Martha (Hugh) Cook, Emily (Duane) Kalember; and four grandchildren, Madilyn Homberger, Otto Marsh, Kaitlyn Sieg and Payton Sieg, and many loving nieces and nephews.

  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jenny Keck.

  Amy’s family is very thankful for the services provided by Hospice of Michigan and the wonderful care given by her doctors through her battle.  All of you provided a comfort for the family and Amy that was loving and genuine.

  Private family services will be held in the summer.

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Robert Maleski for Amy’s favorite local charities.

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