Joe Bruening was a famed bird lover and established a reputation throughout the state with his observations and opinions as to the bird life in the state. He had a large collection of stuffed birds and animals. He also had bird eggs on authentic nests. He was a loner and seldom left the farm. He made his home with his brother Henry. He died February 1, 1928. He is buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 104B