Albert “Al” Brueggeman

Albert W. Brueggeman, age 93, of Burlington, KY passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. He was born November 27, 1930 in Covington, KY to the late Lawrence and Emma Brueggeman. Al was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Burlington, KY.

Al was a farmer and he loved working the land and caring for his cattle. He was also a loving husband, father, and grandfather and he was a great example of a dedicated and hard working man.

He was preceded in death by his siblings: Bernie Brueggeman, Richard Brueggeman, Mary Ruth Kunkel, and Delores Butler. Al is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Ann Brueggeman (nee: Thaman), his beloved children: Peggy Gamble (Nick) and Paul Brueggeman, grandchildren: Laurie Fesmire (Walt), Amy Carnohan (Doug), and Jeff Lamb (Kathy), his step grandsons: Nicholas Gamble (Dawn), and Patrick Gamble, and 10 great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held for Al on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 from 5pm until 8pm at Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:00am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 5876 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005. Al will be laid to rest at St. Mary Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY following the Mass.

Memorial contributions can be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at the address listed above or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in honor of Al.

The Brueggeman family would like to invite you to join us for a reception after the burial at 1PM at St. Pius X Church, Milligan Hall, 348 Dudley Road, Edgewood, KY 41017. Please park in the parking lot on the left side of the church to allow for school dismissal. Someone will be near the front doors of the church to direct you to the hall.