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Albert Brunner Obituary
Born in Akron on October 6, 1922 to the late John and Lena Brunner, Al had been an area resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of St. Mary High School and went on to graduate Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration and later went on to earn his MBA. He retired from the General Tire & Rubber Co. in 1987, where he worked as a purchasing agent.
Al proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #13517, and participated as a survivorin the ACS Relay for Life. Al enjoyed golf, the Cavs, and college sports, especially Notre Dame.
In addition to his parents; Albert was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; brothers, Erv, Bill, Art, and Dick and sister Dolores. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Anne of Cuyahoga Falls; children, Suzanne (Gary) Elliott of Marietta, Ga., John Brunner of Jacksonville, Fla., James Brunner of Cuyahoga Falls, Patricia (Dan) Moyer of Colorado Springs, Colo., and David (Diana) Brunner of Duluth, Ga.; brother, Robert (Millie) Brunner and sister, Rosemary Scichilone; sisters-in-law, Rita, Sandy, and Patricia Brunner; brother-in-law, Chuck Brunn; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home MCGOWAN-REID & SANTOS CHAPEL (at 3rd St., one block north of Portage Trail in the Falls.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Thomas McCann on Thursday, 10 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1905 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls (PROCESSION WILL FORM AT CHURCH). Interment will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Father McIntyre Fund, c/o Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1905 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 or to the Hospice of Summa, 444 N. Main St. Akron, OH 44398-6153. Anthony Funeral Homes,
Cuyahoga Falls,
330-928-1313
anthonyfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Brunner
TINA PRICE
January 7, 2011
TO THE BRUNNER FAMILY
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
December 25, 2010
Our prayers are with you!
Dominic & Linda Sedita
Paul Brunner
December 19, 2010
Aunt Anne and all my cousins,
Rita Brunner and her family mourn with you the passing of her wonderful brother-in-law and our uncle ...Ab.
Ab was an uncle we all admired and loved. He was the Brunner uncle who graduated from Notre Dame University. Whenever we see Notre Dame play football thoughts will always turn to our dear uncle who actually went there...and received his degree. We also always will remember his sacrifice for our country and the war wounds he endured and overcame. All of the Brunner brothers were patriots and soldiers. Ab's wounds touched us all. We do not recall him talking much about the war or his personal sacrifice, but we admired him for his courage and strength. Our dear Dad, Erv,admired him so much that we could not help growing up admiring Ab. Growing up attending Brunner gatherings, I remember Ab as a quite personable man with a dry sense of humor and an infectious grin and laugh. As an adult I remember he usually had a strong opinion or two also. He impressed us with his knowledge..but he will always be remembered for his courage, love of sports...and of course his beloved ND.
Uncle Ab, we will very much miss you, but will always remember you, your bright blue eyes, your voice and your smile.
Myron Flaugher
December 15, 2010
Sympathy to the Brunner Family... Sir Knight Myron Flaugher, District Deputy 14
December 8, 2010
Goodnight, Dad, I love you.
me,,,, John
December 8, 2010
My sympathy is with you all at this time. Sue, I'm so sorry for the loss of your father. Hope you and your family are getting through this sad time.
Lynn (Weekly) Patti
Christopher Esker
December 6, 2010
A Decum Club original, Al, or even "Ab", as dad Donald E. Esker, Sr., came to know him growing up in Akron, was one of the standout stalwart of Brunner boys - and my own Godfather. The Eskers and the Brunners are forever linked by friendship and family bonds - Rita Esker having had the good sense to marry Erv Brunner - and our hearts and minds are with yours on the loss of Al. Seems like only yesterday we were catching lightning bugs in jars with the Brunner kids in Cuyahoga Falls - and we never tired of hearing how then-soldier Al treated his WWII wounds by the lucky location of a wine cask that dripped just enough to ease the pain until the doctors could take over. From Don and Thelma Esker's family - love, thoughts, and prayers.
Christopher Esker for the Don and Thelma Esker Family
Ted Bedell
December 6, 2010
A man of few words made me feel loved.
December 5, 2010
We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord as a grateful nation mourns.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio
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