Passed away on Nov 21, 2009

Byron B. Bromley, age 89, of Merrillan died Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Pine View Care Center. Byron Bailey Bromley was born on September 7, 1920 at Reedsburg, WI to Stephen and Meta (Brammert) Bromley. He was raised in Reedsburg. He married Ruth B. Fisher on February 12, 1942 in Minneapolis. Byron lived in Minneapolis for several years. He and his wife, Ruth, later settled in Anoka, MN where they raised their family and lived for 18 years. From 1974 to 1999, Byron and Ruth lived in Tenstrike, MN. In April of 1999, they moved to Merrillan. Byron was employed at various jobs in Minneapolis including watch making and plumbing. He was a master plumber and, during the 18 years that he and Ruth lived in Anoka, he owned and operated Anoka Plumbing and Heating. He retired in 1974. He was a proud member of the Gideons International. Following retirement, Byron and Ruth travelled to Florida, Texas, and California for 9 years. He enjoyed foreign travel to Israel and Egypt. He also enjoyed fixing anything mechanical and sharing this knowledge with his grandchildren. Byron loved flying, fishing, gardening and living peacefully in the woods. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Carole A. (Lee) Frederick of Black River Falls; a son, Richard B. (Ruthie) Bromley of Katy, TX; 4 grandchildren, Bradley (Elesa) Frederick of San Diego, CA, Kristi Petersen of Spring Valley, WI, Rebecca (Doug) Gorham of Carl Junction, MO, and Kathryn (Carl) Martin of Sealy, TX; 4 great grandchildren, Justine Petersen, Katelyn Petersen, Ashley Chapman, and Robert Gorham; a sister, Pearl Bowen of Evansville, WI; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Rose Witzel. Funeral services for Byron B. Bromley will be at 1 P.M. on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Buswell Funeral Home and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery both in Black River Falls. Mr. Kit Droste will officiate. Family and friends are invited for visitation from 12:00 noon to 1 P.M. on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the Buswell Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at www.buswellfuneralhome.com.