Full of peace and free from fear, Henry A. Bruggeman passed away on December 5, 2024. A lifelong Fort Wayne resident, Hank was born in Paris, France December 27, 1945, to Captain Joseph A. Bruggeman and Marie Celard Bruggeman. He attended Central Catholic High School and was employed in maintenance at The Crozier House and Saint Francis College. He enjoyed good company and great westerns. Although challenged from birth with several disabilities, he always kept a sunny disposition and a determined path. Upon retirement, Hank devoted himself to the care of his parents for over twenty-five years, a generosity his other siblings sorely appreciated and could never repay.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie, and siblings Anthony, Patrick, Joseph, Marie and Ann. He is survived by brothers Jack (Susan) of Boulder, Colorado and Fred (Marcia) Fort Wayne. Nieces and nephews include Nathan, Lindsey, Michael, Ian, Lisa, Sara, Adam, Bridget, Anthony Eric and Yahn, as well as grandnieces and nephews Cassidy, Shane, Estelle, Magnolia, Harper, Charlotte, Olivia, Lily, Wiliam, Bradford and Everly. Extra special thanks to the people who helped him on his journey through the years, you made his life so much better. Services are private, memorials to Saint Francis College.