Jean Bruckner

Jean Frances Bruckner (Chirpich), age 76 of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully, on January 8th, 2025. She was born on March 5th, 1948, in La Mesa, California.

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.

Jean was a resident of St. Paul for her entire life and a 1966 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy. She was married to her husband Gerry "Gary" for 55 years. She was a 20-year veteran of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. She cared deeply for her family. She was an avid gardener and shared her love of flowers with family and friends.

Visitation will be held at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center at 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear Lake on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 10am - 12pm. A short program will be held at noon with light lunch to follow.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Support Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation on GiveMN.