Audrey Bruckner, the 4th child of Elmer and Betty Liebelt, was born in Jordan, MT on August 18, 1955. She passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on January 24, 2022. Audrey grew up at Flowing Wells and attended the country school of Flowing Wells until 8th grade, graduating from Garfield County High School in 1973. As a very young girl she was full of adventure, the very curly blonde-haired girl was up for anything.
When she got older, she started getting sick a lot. It was not until she was 24 years old that she got the answer she had been waiting for. She had Familial Periodic Ataxia Disease, she was given medication to take daily and it was life changing. As she said, “Life for her started at 24!”. In February 2021, she gave all her family a book she wrote on the disease and how it affected her. We are all so thankful to have this information.
Audrey loved kids, she babysat in her home for many years. Her many nieces and nephews all enjoyed being with her. She was not a real fan of playing card games, but if they asked her to play, she would play many games with them.
In the mid 80’s, she decided to get out of the house and work in the public. She worked for the Miles City School District in the clerk department. In 1986, she decided to move to Rockford, IL to be closer to her sister and her family, working at Pioneer Insurance. On December 16, 1995, Audrey married her love, Joe Bruckner. She was so happy to have someone to care for and he liked dogs, too!!!
In 2010, Audrey moved back to Miles City to help take care of her sister and her parents, she was the best caregiver they could have had. She worked at the Best Western Hotel, Clarke Insurance, and Stockman Bank. She so enjoyed all her co-workers at the Stockman Bank, she talked of you as such good friends.
In the past few years Audrey developed a love for genealogy, with Ancestry she researched her family. She spent hours reading and copying, making her family books with all the family history she had learned. When she was not working or looking up family history, you would find her knitting. If she got tired of being inside, she would jump in her car and go for a drive to another town.
She enjoyed hosting family, announced or unannounced. Family was always very important to her. Her bible study was the highlight of her week, she loved those ladies.
Audrey is survived by her brother Bryan (Sheila) Liebelt; brothers-in-law Don Pawlowski and David Denowh; nieces and nephews Holly (Shane) Harbaugh, Lee (Charlotte) Billing, Ajay (Sally) Liebelt, Matthew Liebelt, Scott (Rebekah) Denowh and Joseph Denowh; great nieces and nephews Chantel (Bill) Brooks, Skylar (Kystia) Harbaugh, Ashlie Liebelt, Brittany (Giuseppe) Barone, Jakob Denowh, Madelyn Denowh, Brooke (Marcus) Meri and Kendra Garnes; great-great nieces and nephews Edward Brooks, Shayna Brooks, Jaxson Harbaugh and Hudson Harbaugh.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joe Bruckner; sisters Gloria Billing, Deborah Pawlowski, Mary Denowh; brother-in-law Randall Billing and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Inurnment will follow at the family lot in Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
Immediately following the Memorial Service
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jeana Brock says
Absolutely heartbroken. We love you! You will always be Audrey Sue May to me. My condolences to all the family and friends!
Sue Morlock says
Such a tragic loss. Audrey was a true friend. She had a heart of gold and was always there to offer comfort and support. She seemed to have supernatural radar that directed her to come to the aid of friends in distress. I feel so blessed to have known her and am confident that she will have a place of honor in Heaven.
Maryjo Barnard says
Just a sweet lady, always with a smile to give. You will be so missed.
Donna Leitholt-Taylor says
Audrey I will never forget your red hair, fiery attitude. Many special times at Bible Study and visiting at work. I am happy that you are now safe in Jesus’s arms, but you left a big hole here in earth, but we will meet again in heaven.
Jennifer Lesh says
Audrey you were a true friend always kind and concerned about others. Will miss your beautiful smile. Rest in Peace my friend
Matt Beyer says
I will for sure miss my “Bears and Illinois” buddy, such a great lady, friendly, loving , and kind. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family; may Gods heal your hearts in the coming days. Until we meet again Audrey; I will yell twice as much for our Bears to cover us both!
Linda Rogers says
Very sorry to hear this, condolence to her family
Keith Family says
I am so saddened to hear of her passing. Audrey was an absolutely beautiful person! She was always so kind and caring. I have many fond memories from working with her. She will be missed. Condolences to her family and loved ones.
Karen Hugg says
Audrey, I miss you terribly. I am so sad that I didn’t get to say goodbye. I could always tell that Audrey had a smile on her face when I called her several times a week. Audrey knew everything and all of us here at Stockman Bank in Great Falls will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time. Bless you all.
Violet Kjellstrom says
My condolences to the family of Audrey Bruckner.
Keri Johns Stockman Bank says
I already miss your helpful heart and laugh. You were THE BEST Stockman Bank had to offer!! By for now my friend.
Susan Bakken says
Condolences to the family.
Donna K Ronning says
Oh Audrey your work family misses you so much. We miss your smile, your laugh, your kindness. You will be forever remembered. Prayers for your family who’ve lost such a special person.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers for Audreys Family May you find comfort in your Memories and in Gods love
Dorthy M Ley says
I’m so sorry to hear of Audrey’s passing she was so special to so many but especially to her family & especially her Mo
& Dad but what a great reunion they will have in Heaven tell Mom & Dad we miss them terribly & a many great pinochle games at there home in Glendive. Enjoy your stay there & someday I hope to join you all for a great reunion. Prayers to all your families. So loved to play music with your Dad.
Deanna Murnion says
The Liebelts were an important part of my childhood. They were the best neighbors anyone could ask for. I remember Audrey as the happy little blonde. I am so sorry for the loss of Audrey to this world, but know she is reunited with her sisters and parents now. In my thoughts and prayers. Deanna
Amber Rolf says
I am so sad to hear of Audrey’s passing. We met several years ago when we both worked at Clarke Insurance and became friends. I always enjoyed visiting with her, she was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to her friends and family.
Shelley Hageman Fogle says
I’m so very sorry to hear this. Audrey, you will be missed, fly high sweet lady! So many childhood memories growing up with Audrey and Mary. Condolences to her family
Kevin A Donnelly says
Sorry to hear of your loss. She seem like she would have been a nice and interesting person. May God be with her and the family.