Walter Brunner Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Walter Brunner
Start: 2015-02-07T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-07T21:00:00.000Z
Location: First Congregational Church

Walter Brunner, 80, of West Hartford, beloved husband of Dorly (Forrer) Brunner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at John Dempsey Hospital surrounded by family and close friends. Born in Zurich, Switzerland to the late Heinrich and Margaret (Weyer) Brunner, he came to the US in 1955 and was a resident of West Hartford for over 52 years. Walter served our country proudly with the US Air Force and worked as a physicist for United Technologies Corporation. He was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Bloomfield where he served as a head usher. Walter was a member of numerous tennis and bridge clubs. He loved to hike and was a longtime member of the Appalachian Mountain Club where he volunteered with their trail maintenance program. He also regularly volunteered with Loaves and Fishes Ministries in Hartford and Habitat for Humanity. Walter's true passion was his family and friends, he loved spending time with his family on hikes and family trips (especially trips to his and his wife's homeland Switzerland) and had many friends and "adopted" children. A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Besides his wife Dorly, he is survived by his son Eric Brunner and his wife Denise; his daughters Gabrielle Brunner and her partner Christopher Lorenz, and Christeli Brunner and her spouse Hope Payson of Barkhamstead; his grandson Kyle Walter Brunner; his brother Lienhard Brunner and his wife Marianne of Switzerland; and his sister Gertrud Brunner Haegeli and her husband Peter of Switzerland. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother Peter Brunner. His family will receive friends on Saturday, February 7 from 2 PM to 4 PM at the First Congregational Church, 10 Wintonbury Ave Bloomfield. A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at the church on Saturday, February 14 at 10:30 AM. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Appalachian Mountain Club Trail Fund, 5 Joy St Boston, MA 02108 or at www.outdoors.org/tribute or the First Congregational Church in Bloomfield, 10 Wintonbury Ave Bloomfield, CT 06002. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 5, 2015.

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February 17, 2015

Dick Gagnon here in North Fort Myers, Florida. I worked with Walter for many years, Mostly as a card player at lunch time. I worked in the Publications Group and Walt would come and join us as he head time. My fondest memory of dear Walt is when he had a problem with something he would say, "If we go this way are going down ze drain!!!
I retired myself when I was 58 years old now I'm 79(Wow - I'm going down ze drain)and my wife Teresa moved from Vernon CT and have lived here in a retirement community ever since.

So long old buddy. It was great working and playing cards with you.

Audra

February 7, 2015

Mrs. Brunner and family - we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Brunner's passing. Love and prayers to you all~ The Celio Family of Edgemere Avenue

February 7, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1

Sophia Gray

February 7, 2015

Walt, I will miss seeing you at church. You ALWAYS had such a big smile for me and I'll always think of you whenever I go by your usual spot where you sit in church. Rest In Peace Walt. Love Sophia

February 6, 2015

Walti, life without you in it will never be the same - we will miss you. Thank you for the wonderful memories - we will cherish every one of it.
Esther and Larry

February 6, 2015

Dorly, You and Walter were so important to so many at Loaves and Fishes. Our staff and our clients remember Walter with fondness, and we are thankful for both of you and your involvement in our programs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alyce Hild and Allison Petrie

February 5, 2015

Dorly & Familiy:

We are so sorry to hear about Walter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Gabe & Kevin
Gabe's Auto Service

February 5, 2015

Dear Brunner Family,

So sorry to read of Walters passing. Be thankful for all the time you were able to have with him and cherish his memory. Our deepest condolences to your family

Joseph Family

Barbara Andrew

February 5, 2015

Chrieteli, Gubby and Eric, Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family.

Jennifer Dougherty

February 5, 2015

Gubby, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer Dougherty (Ginn)

Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.

February 5, 2015

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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