Donald T. Brunner

Donald T. Brunner obituary, Manchester, PA

Donald T. Brunner

Donald Brunner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc. on Mar. 30, 2026.
Donald T. Brunner

MANCHESTER – Donald Thomas Brunner, 80 of Manchester, passed away, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home in Manchester, PA.

Donald was born on March 25, 1945, in Sellersville, PA and was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rundle) Brunner.

Over the years he was employed as a meat cutter for BJ's, Sams Club and the former Pathmark Grocery Store. Donald was an avid lover of cars, fishing, hunting, horses, gardening, and antiquing. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Donald is survived by his brothers, Wayne Brunner, Joseph Brunner, and George Brunner; his sisters, Joyce Simms, and Mary Behney. He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Brunner.

His service and burial were private. His burial was in Indiantown Gap Military Cemetery in Annville, PA. Arrangements were entrusted to Diehl Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Mount Wolf, PA.

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