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He lived in Atlanta for ten years where he worked as an advertising copywriter for Davison's Department Store and an assistant bond manager for Travelers and Reliance Insurance Companies. He moved to Augusta in 1983 and joined his family insurance agency Sanford, Bruker & Banks, becoming its president in 1985. A one-time board member of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Augusta, he was a Certified Insurance Counselor and an Accredited Advisor in Insurance. He was a past president of the Rotary Club of Augusta and was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship and a Will Watt Fellowship. He chaired the boards of the Gertrude of Herbert Institute of Art, the Augusta Partnership for Children and the Augusta Opera and served on the boards of the Georgia-Carolina Council of the Boys Scouts of America, the Pinnacle Club, the Clean Augusta Downtown Initiative, and the Downtown Augusta Alliance.
Family members in addition to his wife include daughters the late Alison W. Bruker, Caroline B. Freier (Sonke), and Colleen S. Bruker; brother William C. Bruker, Jr and sister-in-law the late J. Merritt Bruker; brother-in-law's Larry W. Wilson, Garry D. Wilson (Theresa),sister-in-law Nanette Covington and Brian N. Wilson (Susan); nephews William C. Bruker, III and Matthew B. Wilson; nieces Sarah H. Bruker, Stephanie W. Hearn, Tara C. Pope, and Christy Covington; cousins the late Ronald E. Corbitt (Aurelia), Mary C. Blount, Mary B. Perrin, Mollie B. Fenlon (Whatley), and Camilla C. Hazelton (John).
A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Cultural Center with Dr. Timothy L. Owings officiating. A reception will follow. There will be a private graveside service. Pallbearers will be Louise "Hap" Harris, Colman "Goose" Goodrich, Paul "Gump" King, Greg "Gregalicious" Kirby, Mel "The Bippie" Locklear, David "Pooh Pooh" Owens, Ed "OMT" Turner, Charles "Bo" Wagner, and Brian "The Newt" Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Rotary Club of Augusta.
Memorials may be made to the Alison Bruker Scholarship Fund, 931 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga 30901-1212.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907. A guestbook may be signed at www.thomaspoteet.com.
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Dasch Chris
March 16, 2019
Wir gedenken seiner heute in Deutschland.
Stefanie und Chris
Aurelia Corbitt
March 12, 2019
Dee,
It has been almost one year since you were promoted to glory; you will always be loved and terribly missed.
Hug Winkie, Ali, Pap, Nane and Merritt for me. I think of each of you every day that dawns. With love and cherished, happy, memories of you, Aurelia
Mike Green
July 12, 2018
I found out today that Dee passed a few months ago. He was a good guy, with a great sense of humor and a weird arty bent that was right up my alley. He was one of a kind and he will be missed. Condolences to his family and friends.
Spyro Meimarides
May 4, 2018
We have been away for a while and just found out about Dee passing away. We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our condolences.
Spyro, Christine, Thomas Meimarides
Jim Dunaway
April 11, 2018
Flying under the radar has disadvantages. I just found out today. I'm so glad that I was able to visit you last January. Dee was a pillar who touched the lives of everyone that knew him. Karen and Caroline, I'm so sad for you.
caroline miklosovic
April 10, 2018
Karen, I had no idea Dee had died. My brother just told me today. Your family will always be bonded to me. You were there the day Michael died. I wish I could have been there for you. Dee and Karen on Broad Street, the best married couple. You did everything together. Please know I hold you in my heart.
Fay Regan
March 22, 2018
JoAn and family: Much love to you and your family. So saddened to hear of your great loss. God is always near. Fay Regan
Claude Gilchrist
March 20, 2018
Offering sincere sympathy. Dee was a great guy! We shared more than a few laughs.
Sterling Jones
March 20, 2018
I loved him greatly. Such a wonderful man.
Vicky Conn Frolich
March 20, 2018
I am so sorry. He was a wonderful person and an endless source of great books.
March 20, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you find much comfort from our God of comfort during this difficult time (Act 24:15)
Ruth Ann Vericella
March 19, 2018
You both were such supportive parents at Forest Hills School. What a role model for fathers, also. He will be dearly missed by this community.
Lamar Garrard
March 19, 2018
So sorry, Karen. Dee was such a fine gentleman and friend. He made everyone he came in contact with feel special. We had some great baseball talks together and my wife Ruth, remembers when he was the PTA President at DFA school. Deepest sympathy.
Dianne Davis Summerville Maids
March 19, 2018
So sorry to hear of Mr Bruker's passing, Karen. I know the pain you are feeling at this time an I'm truly sorry. You are in my prayers.
March 19, 2018
My sympathy to all the family. Joel and I knew Dee when he was growing up and off to college. We were close friends to Jane and Cason. Love and prayers, Emily Gunnells
Nancy Harrison-Watson
March 19, 2018
A true reflection of a person's life is seen through the eyes of their family and friends; and it is most obvious that Dee was truly loved by so many of us . He was a devoted Son ,Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend and Mentor . He always had a kind/encouraging word , witty remark, or a good joke delivered with that eternal twinkle in his eye; and a heart as big as the world. The world
was simply a better place with him here. Our loss, is now, Heaven's gain. He is now in a place of joy and light, with no sickness or sorrow. May God bless and comfort his dear sweet Karen, Caroline and Collen, and other family members, in the days ahead. Rest in peace, Dee. You will be forever loved and missed by us all.
Skip & Nancy Watson
Savannah, Georgia
March 19, 2018
Simply put, the earth is a lesser place without Dee in it. I never ran into him and Karen without feeling like I was the lucky one for having bumped into them - that's just how wonderful they made you feel. Such truly, genuinely wonderful people... My prayers for Karen and the girls are that they find peace and understanding in this very sad time, and that they gain joy in the memories of Dee. I will dearly miss him.
Judy & Alfred Monsalvatge
March 19, 2018
Sending our sincere sympathy. What a wonderful man!
Wendy Gilbert-Fain
March 19, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Stefanie and Chris Dasch
March 19, 2018
Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and forever dear.
Karen
March 18, 2018
To the family and friends of Davenport Bruker, please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that those who died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in his eyes.
Frank Lindley
March 18, 2018
Karen,
Linda and I are so sad to hear of Dee's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
March 18, 2018
Karen,
I'm sorry to hear of Dee's passing. He was such a delightful person with a sweet smile. he will be missed by many.
Prayers to you and your family.
Debbie Bambrick
Rene and Frank Ciccio
March 18, 2018
And we all know in all things God works for the good, of those who love him as D did and he has been called according to his purpose. Much love and sympathay goes out to Karen and familly.
Randy Lacienski
March 18, 2018
Karen,
So sorry to hear about Dee. He was always a positive influence and much loved by all of his fraternity brothers. Proud I was able to celebrate with him at the recent retirement party at Lake Oconee.
March 18, 2018
Karen
I'm so sorry to hear of Dee's passing. He always radiated such kindness and cheer. May God give you peace.
Sally
March 18, 2018
So sorry for the passing of my fraternity brother, Dee.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Randy Pace
David Gentry
March 18, 2018
So sorry for the passing of my friend and fraternity brother. My prayer is for comfort and healing for Dee's family and all those that were close to him.
Paul King
March 18, 2018
So many wonderful memories with Dee, Karen and their family.
He was always delightful company and a loyal friend beyond compare.
Love the photo too - it captures Dee's good humor.
Loosing Dee is sad for all who knew him, but we gained so much from our time together.
Jackson Cheatham
March 18, 2018
Loved and admired Dee . Augusta has lost its biggest fan, MY HEART IS HEAVY WITH THIS LOSS....
Aurelia Corbitt
March 18, 2018
Karen, Caroline, Colleen,
The world has lost one of its brightest stars, who has now joined the heavenly, stars of his beloved, Alison, Nane, Pap, Merritt and Winkie! We will forever love and miss Dee's personality, wit and charm. Outstanding, accomplished, special, Davenport Sanford Bruker, always made me laugh! Nane continued to state that "Dee was well named for he is just like my daddy,"
My heart aches for each of you and I am holding you close in thoughts and prayers.
Receive my love and heartfelt, sympathy along with Camilla John, Trey and Cason!
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