GLEN WILLIAM BRUNKEN
GLEN WILLIAM BRUNKEN
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GLEN WILLIAM
Slippery Rock, PA, age 69, beloved husband, father, teacher and artist passed away suddenly after a tragic accident on Monday, June 3, 2013. He was born December 12, 1943 to Alvin and Evelyn Pereboom Brunken. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. He did a year of graduate study in lithography at the University of New Mexico and got his MFA from Wichita State University. He was Professor Emeritus at Slippery Rock University where he taught printmaking, drawing and painting for forty years. His art has been shown in national and international exhibitions/ competitions. He was chosen as a Pittsburgh Master Artist at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Cyndie (Childs); son, Bill(Alex McNeill); stepdaughters, Vanessa (Richard) Doughty, Patty (Adam) Davidson; stepson, Adam Revelant; four brothers, Alan (Murizah), Dean (Kathy), Jere (Eva), Gary Brunken and three step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Friday, June 7, 2013, 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10 -11 a.m. with a service to follow in the J. BRADLEY McGONIGLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC., New Castle, PA 111 West Falls St. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the Slippery Rock Foundation, 100 Old Main, 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 with Glen Brunken in the memo line.
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June 17, 2013
Glen was a very special person with whom I had infrequent conversations over the years, yet each one was very special! He was always a delight to chat with about APSCUF, SRU, students, and our lives. I always enjoyed our conversations, and believe that Glen felt similarly!
I was greatly saddened to learn of Glen's death, but heartened by the great legacy that he leaves his many students and colleagues. He was very special to me, and I know to his family and his many friends and students -- past and present.
My prayer is that he is now in a special place where he is loved and appreciated as he has been by so many here.
Sincerely, Larry Upton, Retired SRU Professor, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Larry Upton
June 17, 2013
Glen was a very special person with whom I had infrequent conversations over the years, yet each one was very special! He waw always a delight to chat with about SRU, students,and our lives and was prince among men.
I was greatly saddened to learn of Glen's death, yet I am grateful for his friendship and the time that we spent together. He was very special to me, and I know to his family and his many friends and students -- past and present.
My prayer is that he is now in a special place where he is loved and appreciated as he has been by so many here.
Sincerely, Larry Upton,
Larry Upton
June 17, 2013
Glen was a very special person with whom I had infrequent conversations over the years, yet each one was very special! Always a delight to chat with about SRU, students,and our prince among men.
I was greatly saddened to learn of Glen's accident and death, yet I am grateful for his friendship and the time that we spent together. He was very special to me, and I know to his family and his many friends and students past and present.
My prayer is that he is now in a special place where he is loved and appreciated as he has been by so many here.
Sincerely, Larry Upton,
Larry Upton
June 17, 2013
Glen was a very special person with whom I had infrequent conversations over the years, yet each one was very special! Always a delight to chat with about our lives, APSCUF, SRU, students, and teaching, I always enjoyed our conversations, sharing our lives and thoughts and believe that Glen felt similarly!
I was greatly saddened to learn of Glen's accident and his death, yet I am grateful for his friendship and the time that we spent together. He was very special to me, and I know to his family and his many friends and students past and present.
My prayer is that he is now in a special place where he is loved and appreciated as he has been by so many here.
Sincerely, Larry Upton, Retired SRU Professor, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
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June 17, 2013
Glen was a very special person with whom I had infrequent conversations over the years, yet each one was very special! Always a delight to chat with about our lives, APSCUF, SRU, students, and teaching, I always enjoyed our conversations, sharing our lives and thoughts and believe that Glen felt similarly!
I was greatly saddened to learn of Glen's accident and his death, yet I am grateful for his friendship and the time that we spent together. He was very special to me, and I know to his family and his many friends and students past and present.
My prayer is that he is now in a special place where he is loved and appreciated as he has been by so many here.
Sincerely, Larry Upton, Retired SRU Professor, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology
Laurel Brunken
June 12, 2013
My Deepest Sympathies. I would have loved to meet another cousin.
Kathi Liadis
June 10, 2013
I was truly blessed to have Prof. Brunken at Slippery Rock. My knowledge and love for the arts had really grown because of him and I was able to pass this down to my children; one of whom just graduated H.S. and received an award for outstanding 3D Art Student. Thanks Prof. Brunken. May you take many colors to the mansion where we shall all be reunited once again.
Ruth Giorgi
June 8, 2013
Jere and Eva, we're far away but close to you in this sad moment. May our prayers bring comfort to your hearts. Receive our condolences and friendship. Ruth and Zeca Giorgi (Brazil)
Dee Thompson, Retired SRU
June 7, 2013
To Glen's family: My deepest sympathy to all of you at this very difficult time. Glen always had a kind word to offer, took time to share a conversation and was simply a wonderful person to know. I feel honored to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you for peaceful days and restful nights as you deal with your loss.
June 7, 2013
Godspeed Glen, see you on the other side mike garcia
Augie Pfeiffer
June 7, 2013
I met Glen through my cousin Linda Tonetti Dugan at her home on several occasions. He was a wonderful person and I enjoyed knowing him. My thoughts are with his wife and family.
Brian Juda
June 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and past students of Prof. Glen Brunken. He had a tremendous impact on me during my time with SRU art. He single handedly made me a significantly better artist ten fold. One of the most kindest, caring, genuine people I ever had the honor of knowing and learning from. Brilliant artist, brilliant man. He will be forever loved, remembered and missed. God bless. -Brian Juda SRU class of 2009
Sonya LENZ
June 7, 2013
To Glen's Family,
My heart aches for you during this time. Glen was a remarkable soul and his absence will be greatly missed on this planet. There was never a time when I saw him that I did not also see his smile, which always brought me comfort. He will be greatly missed in this community and never forgotten.
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace. I feel I am a better person for having the distinct pleasure of knowing Glen Brunken.
Paul Lambermont
June 6, 2013
Glen was truly a great teacher and great influence upon my life. I will always cherish the time that I was his student but in many ways, I will always be his student. I saw him last in 1999. I hope that Glen's family know how loved he was by many who had the privilege of studying with him.
June 6, 2013
Glen was a kind man, a fine professor, and I am endebted to him for helping me get my first teaching job at a college. He showed me how to fix my resume. He made a difference in my life, as he did in the lives of countless others. Thank you, Glen. My condolences to his family.
Steve Stamm
June 6, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Nancy Baker
June 6, 2013
To Glen's family and friends, Glen was a true "gentle" man...gentle in heart, in words, and always willing to help a friend, student, or stranger in need. Glen was a very dear friend of Dutch Smith, and Glen was often a dinner guest in our home. Now, they are together, and sharing stories of Moraine Sportsman Club, Castle Club, and the stories of times shared together in friendship. To Glen's family, I extend my deepest sympathy for a life taken by such a tragic accident. A wonderful man, gone to soon.
Carolyn and Jim Colosimo
June 6, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
June 6, 2013
Brunken Family,
Ironically, we are in Oklahoma visiting our daughter and will not be home to attend the service for Glen. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We both enjoyed friendship with Glen.
Sincerely,
Lucy and Tony Sack
Lauren McKiernan
June 6, 2013
What a wonderful man and a kind heart.
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