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Wally Bronner

The following is the exact text directly from the letter written by the International President of the Lions Club International (Webmaster unable to copy actual letter to the web site):

April 4, 2008

Dear Bronner Family,

On behalf of the 1.3 million Lions Club members all over the world, let me express our deepest sympathies and condolences on Wally's passing.

The Lions of Frankenmuth, the Lions of Michigan, and indeed Lions from near and far, will always remember Wally as a noble, principled, kind-hearted, and very generous person who touched the lives of countless people.  He was a beacon of hope to all he met and a true inspiration to many.

His dedication to the Lions Club of Frankenmuth, as a Charter founding member, and as an active communty service leader for decades, should serve as a guiding example to all of us.  He reminded us in so many ways that, to truly get ahead in life, you first need to lend a helping hand and caring heart to those in need around us.

In this time of need, we humbly send our prayers, best wishes, and kind thoughts to the entire Bronner family and to all the people who were touched by Wally's enormous and limitless generousity.

With sincere regards,

Signed (Mahendra Amarasuriya)

Internaltonal President

Lions Club International




“On behalf of the entire Frankenmuth Lions Club membership, it was an honor and privilege to have Wally Bronner as a charter member of our club.  He was an inspiration in the service of our God, country and the city of Frankenmuth and I can only hope we live up to his dedication and leadership.  We will surely miss him!” 

Herb Zeilinger
President, Frankenmuth Lions Club


Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the passing of Wally Bronner:

“Wally Bronner embodied the spirit of Christmas more than any one person we’ll ever know.  His warm heart could light up a Christmas tree, and it was a heart that was centered in his deep faith in God and endless passion for his community.  Frankenmuth and Michigan are richer places because of his contributions.  I will treasure the times I enjoyed his company, and I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his wife, Irene, the entire Bronner family, and to the residents of Frankenmuth who have lost an icon." 

  



Wallace “Wally” Bronner
(March 9, 1927 - April 1, 2008)

On April 1, 2008, the CHRIST of CHRISTmas received Wally Bronner to experience his personal Easter to be with the Lord and Savior forever and ever. Age 81 years Wally was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan, on March 9, 1927 to the late Herman and Ella (Hubinger) Bronner. He married Irene Pretzer on June 23, 1951.

Wally treasured his dear wife Irene and their family who helped their business develop into the World’s Largest Christmas Store under the blessings of God. Wally was a member of the St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

He is survived by his wife Irene and children; Wayne (Lorene) Bronner of Frankenmuth, Carla (Bob) Spletzer of Frankenmuth, Randy Bronner of Fountain Hills, Arizona, Maria (Christopher) Sutorik of Frankenmuth, grandchildren: Dietrich Bronner, Garrett Bronner, Ryan Spletzer, Paul Spletzer and Greg Spletzer all of Frankenmuth, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister Helen (Bronner) Rupprecht and brother Arnold Bronner.

Funeral service will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Monday at the Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth,

590 N. Franklin St.
and 11:00 A.M. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Mark D. Brandt will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Wally’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 – 7 P.M. and on Sunday from 12 – 6 P.M. and on Monday from 9 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Foundation, the Salvation Army, the Gideons, or the City of Frankenmuth Beautification Fund.

and 11:00 A.M. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Mark D. Brandt will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Wally’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 – 7 P.M. and on Sunday from 12 – 6 P.M. and on Monday from 9 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Foundation, the Salvation Army, the Gideons, or the City of Frankenmuth Beautification Fund.

and 11:00 A.M. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Mark D. Brandt will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Wally’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 – 7 P.M. and on Sunday from 12 – 6 P.M. and on Monday from 9 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Foundation, the Salvation Army, the Gideons, or the City of Frankenmuth Beautification Fund.

and 11:00 A.M. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Mark D. Brandt will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Wally’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 – 7 P.M. and on Sunday from 12 – 6 P.M. and on Monday from 9 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Foundation, the Salvation Army, the Gideons, or the City of Frankenmuth Beautification Fund.

and 11:00 A.M. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Rev. Mark D. Brandt will officiate with burial between services in St. Lorenz Cemetery. Wally’s family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 – 7 P.M. and on Sunday from 12 – 6 P.M. and on Monday from 9 A.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Foundation, the Salvation Army, the Gideons, or the City of Frankenmuth Beautification Fund.