Andrew Alan Bruning

Andrew Alan Bruning

March 23, 1962-October 29, 2026

Andrew Alan "Andy" Bruning was born on March 23, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio. He was one of three sons born to Dean and Donna Bruning. Andy’s older brother Gary preceded him in 1989 and he is survived by his brother Jon (Tracy). After acquiring his diploma, Andy enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a Naval medic until his Honorable Discharge completing several courses toward a degree.

Andy was the proud mentor of two young men fulfilling the role of father to both, Michael and Scott Ackerman. Both boys looked to him as a father figure which he did with pride. Included in his circle were three of Michael’s children; Brookelynn, Ashton, and Adelynn. He imparted the young men with his accumulated knowledge over the last 20 or so years. For the last 15 years he worked as a field service technician for Worldwide Tech Services doing IT tech repairs.

He was very mechanically inclined and good with his hands being able to fix or repair just about everything. He loved to work and solve problems. When he wasn't solving an IT problem, he enjoyed tinkering on cars and motorcycles, riding ATV’s – and occasionally flipping them. He loved browsing Goodwill stores and often found a great bargain. When he wasn't working on a car, fixing a gadget, or browsing the aisles of Goodwill he relaxed by watching some of his favorite shows - especially Guardians of the Galaxy where Groot was his favorite character. He loved Futurama and the movie Patton. He also enjoyed playing with his dogs. At one time he was the proud of owner of nine fur babies, but recently enjoyed the company of Theodore, his Portuguese Water dog companion. He loved to cook and firing up the grill was what he loved to do. He delighted his friends with his barbecued pork chops and roasts.

Andy was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. He was a very humble man who would give anyone the shirt off his back if it meant keeping that person warm.

He was a jokester and wanted this joke in his obituary... "The thing about funerals is people are dying to go to them."

"To Michael, Scott, and Jon: Even though I have traveled on my journey know you have made my life amazing. When things get tough remember one of my favorite quotes. "Relax. Breathe this too shall pass. Until we meet again."

No public services are planned at this time. Per Andy's wishes, cremation has taken place. His arrangements were entrusted to Sunrise Cremations and Funerals, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland, Ohio 43528.