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Paul Brunmeier Obituary
Resident of Sunnyvale
84, died October 26, 2010 in Sunnyvale from complications of COPD. He was a loving father; proud grandfather; WW II naval veteran (USS Hoist); active for over 40 years in the retail clerks/UFCW union; achieved the American Dream; repaired and rebuilt bikes, TVs, clocks, radios, cars; was an avid garage sale/flea market trader; taught bicycle repair; was a pioneer in the recycling movement.
He is survived by brother Herman Brunmeier of Brookings, OR; children Paul Jr. and wife Valerie of San Jose, CA, Patrick of Mt. Shasta, CA, Victoria and partner Steve Davis of Cupertino, CA; grandchildren Ryan, Jacob, Connor and Adam Brunmeier. Predeceased by wife LaVerne Rose (Tocher) Brunmeier; brothers Ferdinand, Emil, Rinehold, Aaron ("Joe"), Rudolph, Leopold, Richard; sisters Elsie Gaynor, Lydia Walker, Frieda Mullins and Delores Palar.
A private memorial service will be held at the home of Paul and Valerie.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Brunmeier
6 Entries
Rob Trujillo
March 19, 2011
Having grown up in the neighborhood, I have good memories of seeing Mr. Brunmeier always doing something outside the house whenever I drove by. My fondest memory was when I bought my first car, only to have the alternator go out after 3 weeks. My own parents would not help with repairs, so the car sat idle. I mentioned it to Mr. Brunmeier and he took me to a wrecking yard, found me an alternator and got my car back on the road. I still have the car to this day and I truely think about him EVERY TIME I start that car.
March 13, 2011
My memories of my Uncle Paul are wonderful. I remember him coming for a visit and we all went camping. He was alot like my Dad (Rudy) very sweet and gentle. I hope they are all together again. Cindy(Brunmeier) Siler Salem, OR
Mike Mccall
January 22, 2011
Mr. Brunmeier was an incredible guy....Two things I remember.... The first was how incredibly gentle he was. All the time. He always had a smile and was always so kind to us teens, even though he sense there was some mischeif afoot. The second was the garage. There has never been a better stocked garage. If you couldn't find what you needed to fix your car, house,etc.. in the Brunmeier garage, it probably didn't exist!
Paul was wise and compassionate. All of his children and grandchildren were able to attend college.
Patrick Brunmeier
January 22, 2011
Paul (age 17, just before entering Navy) is farthest to right. This is his immediate family.
Patrick Brunmeier
January 22, 2011
Jim Carroll Jones
November 21, 2010
November 21, 2010
Paul, Valerie and Families,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Thanks to your Dad for his service to our country.
Jim, Family and Crew
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