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1930
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2021
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Richard Brunson Obituary
He was born on July 1, 1930 in Fairmont, Ill., the son of the late Clarence E. and Ellen Nora (Wengler) Brunson. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force and married Lillian Glenn on Oct. 8, 1976, who preceded him in death. Richard was retired truck driver from Royal Crown Cola and Mulzer Crushed Stone and was a member of Community of Christ Church. He volunteered at Branchville Correction Center for AA.
He enjoyed fishing, crossword puzzles, travel and his yard and rose bushes.
Survivors include his children, Richard D. Brunson Jr. of Georgia, Doris (Donald) Lasher of Bristow, Earl (Martha) Miller of Tell City, Linda Miller of Branchville, Connie (Ronnie) Hagman of Tell City, Betty (Karl) Herzog of Branchville, Jerry (Brandi) Smith of Tell City, and Neal (Becky) Smith of Huntingburg; sisters, Jean Davis and Rosemary Potter; his 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents and his wife is a grandchild; two great grandchildren; and siblings, Betty M Brazelton, Ruth Hanson and Clarence E. Brunson.
Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 20, at Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home with Elder Earl Miller officiating with entombment in Conner Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at zoercher-gillickfuneralhome.com.
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