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Charles Brunner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 19 to Sep. 21, 2008.

STAR CITY — Charles E. “Chuck” Brunner, 65, of Star City, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born August 29, 1943 in Bluefield, W.Va., a son of the late Carl H. and Marie E. Brunner. He graduated from LaSalle Military Academy in Oakland, N.Y. in 1961. After his graduation, from LaSalle, he attended the University of Dayton and Concord College. Chuck’s passion for cars ultimately led him to his career in the automotive sales industry. Chuck proudly served his country in the U. S. Army Reserve from 1964 until his honorable discharge in 1970. Chuck was a devout Catholic his entire life and attended St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Star City. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Cydney Odell Brunner.He is survived by his loving family, wife, Darenda “Dee” Brunner of Star City; a son, Carl Brunner of Morgantown; daughters, Jan Brunner and fiance Robert Penna of Washington D.C., Sally and J.D. McClure of Winfield, W.Va., and Cari Brunner of Memphis, Tenn.; stepchildren, Nikita Moore of Morgantown, Dustin Moore of Fairview; and a sister, Dr. Carolyn Brunner Benjamin and Dr. David Benjamin of Charlottesville, Va.; and a host of dear friends from all around the country. Friends will be received at Dering’s Funeral Home Sunday, September 21, 2008 from 5-8 p.m.A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2008 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Star City, W.Va. with the Rev. Fr. John V. Di Bacco Jr. as celebrant.Donations are suggested to go to the Monongalia County Humane Society in Chuck’s memory.Online condolences may be sent to: [email protected]

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September 29, 2008

Freddie Fox posted to the memorial.

September 26, 2008

Frances Almond posted to the memorial.

September 25, 2008

VLAERIE HAGER posted to the memorial.

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Freddie Fox

September 29, 2008

To Chuck's Family and Carolyn - My thoughts are with the family. I knew Chuck for many years in Bluefield. I bought my first motorcycle from him. We rode cycles togehter for years. I left the area in 1964 and lost touch. It is sad that we lost touch and he will be missed.

Frances Almond

September 26, 2008

To Chuck's Family and Carolyn - I knew Chuck and the Brunner family for many years in Bluefield. My dad, Dave McGonagle, worked with his dad at WV Armature and we all went to church together. Haven't had contact in years, but that doesn't change the sad feeling that Chuck is gone so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frances McGonagle Almond
Stanfield, NC

VLAERIE HAGER

September 25, 2008

DEAR SALLY,CARI,JAN & CARL, WE WERE SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS AND WISH ALL OF YOU GOD,S PEACE AND STRENGTH IN THIS VERY SAD TIME.WE SAW CHUCK IN PA., AND WE BOUGHT AN ELECTRIC CAR FROM HIM, HE SEEMED VERY HAPPY SMILING AND TALKING, WE'RE SURE HE'S STILL SMILING. WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, TOM, VALERIE & THE HAGER FAMILY

Kathy & Bill Brake

September 24, 2008

Jan, Bob & Family,

I send my deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your dad! May you find some comfort in your memories of your dad at this time of grief. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Heaven got another 'EERS and Steelers fan!
Peace & Health

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Patty McClaugherty/Arnold

September 23, 2008

Jan,Sally,Carl, Cari,My thoughts are with you and your family. I have known your Mom and Dad for many years. Cydney and I have been friends since grade school,they were both wonderful people.Love and prayers.

Renee & Dave Green

September 22, 2008

Brunner family,
Please know that we are thinking of you and wish you comfort at this time of loss. Jan is one of our dear friends and we feel that we know you all. Peace be with you.

Jimmie Barlow

September 22, 2008

Dear Carolyn: I worked with Chuch at WV Armature Company in Bluefield, and also served at the 304 MP Company behind Beaver High School. Chuck was a friend to all of us, and I really appreciated his wittiness, his love for his fellowman, and for his country. I have not seen him for many years, but he was often remembered and talked about to friends.
God bless each of you in your tremendous loss. Jimmie Barlow

Heather Daugherty Clonch

September 21, 2008

To the Brunner Family:

Chuck was a very large part of the reason that I left Morgantown with a law degree. He was a friend, a mentor, and an undeniable breath of fresh air who kept everyone on their toes and laughing. He made me laugh--- always, and we loved each other as dear friends always do.

I had never met anyone quite like Chuck "Goofy" and I doubt that I ever will. He was remarkably unique and generous with his wit, his philosophy on life, and his ability to look things and people right in the eye- and call them for what they are. He will always be in my heart as one of my dearest friends. May God continue to bless you in this difficult time. Take comfort in the fact that his family was always on his mind and in his conversations. He loves you all very much.

So, as Goofy would have wanted it...

Peace, love, and Out the Door...

Warmest Regards,
Heather Daugherty Clonch, J.D.

Mary Mowery

September 21, 2008

Dear Carolyn and Family,
Chuck was my brother's good friend, he will be missed, May God bless your family--
Mary Moore Mullin Mowery

Anne and Conrad Warlick

September 21, 2008

Carolyn, David, and family: Our thoughts are with all of you as we recall our fun times with Chuck, especially in our early Bluefield years.

No one gathered more friends from more places with more "Chuck" stories than he did.

Our love and sympathy to all,

Anne and Conrad Warlick
Jim and Carolyn Shanklin

Alicia Benjamin

September 21, 2008

Dear Carolyn, Dee, Jan, Sally, Carl and Cari,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you during this sad time.
Love,
Alicia

Marfrisa Geronimo Gipner

September 21, 2008

Dear Carolyn, Jan, Sally, Carl, and Cari:

If laughter is the best medicine, Chuck was the cure. Our hearts are with yours, and our whole family sends our deepest sympathies to your family.

Marfrisa Geronimo Gipner

Patty McClaugherty/ Arnold

September 20, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Benjamin

September 20, 2008

Dear Dee, Jan, Sally, Carl, and Cari

Sorry I could not be with you at this time. I do send my prayers for you and for Chuck - my nemesis for the past 35 years, I too will miss him.

Uncle David

Cindy Romano & Mike Romano

September 20, 2008

Dear Family of Chuck: We have not seen Chuck in years, and did not know Cydney has passed on. Please know that we pray for the respose of his soul and prayers are lifted up to each grieving heart at this difficult time. Peace to all.

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