John L. Tuma
August 14, 1931 – March 15, 2015
John L. Tuma, age 83, of New Prague, died Sunday, March 15, 2015, at Mala Strana Health Care Center in New Prague. John was born August 14, 1931 in New Prague, Le Sueur County to John W. and Bessie (Simon) Tuma. He attended New Prague High School, graduating with the Class of 1948. John was a lifelong resident of New Prague and farmed the family farm until retiring into the City of New Prague. He was a proud member of Le Sueur County Pioneer Power and was passionate about tractor restoration.
John is survived by his wife, Franny of New Prague; son, Jeff of New Prague; granddaughter, Samantha Tuma of New Prague; sisters, Joyce Christen of Minneapolis, Mary Lapitz of Minneapolis; nephew, Jon (& Heather) Christen of Bloomington; brother-in-law, Eugene Miller of Minneapolis. He is preceded in death by son, Scott F. Tuma; parents, John W. & Bessie Tuma; sister, Grace Miller; daughter-in-law, Shelly Horton-Tuma.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home with Deacon Bob Wagner officiating. Visitation will take place Wednesday from 4 – 8 PM and Thursday morning from 7:30 – 10:00 AM also at the funeral home. Interment will occur at Czech National Cemetery in New Prague followed by lunch at the KC Hall in New Prague.