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Donald Albert Brunner passed peacefully October 20, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, FL. Born July 7, 1929, son of Walter and Charlotte (née Peterick) Brunner. Don graduated in 1947 from Darien High, earned a BS from UConn '51, a JD from Brooklyn Law '54 and his MBA from NYU. He was well liked and respected in careers at Microdot, Lone Star, TexasGulf and Beiersdorf. Don always had a warm smile, quick wit and loved jokes. He enjoyed golf as a member of Shorehaven Golf Club then Ballantrae Golf & Yacht Club. He had a green thumb and created beautiful gardens. As a revered patriarch, Don fostered love, imparted wisdom on and cared deeply for family. He leaves behind his daughters, Eileen Nolan (Gerard) and Amy Wilson (Roger), grandchildren NoraNoël and Richard Nolan, Alec and Peyton Thompson. He was predeceased by his wife, Noël, his son, Donald Jr. (Carol), and brother Walter.
Funeral services will be at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk on November 28th at 11:00, with interment following at St. Johns Cemetery, 223 Richards Avenue Norwalk.
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