1924
Harold
2009
Harold (Harry) William Brunck
September 18, 1924 — November 13, 2009
Harry Brunck,often known as ""the man who always walked his beagle on Green St"", age 85 of Hastings died\r
Friday November 13, 2009 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. \r
He was born September 18, 1924, in Alden, New York, son of Harvey and Lillian (Roecker) Brunck. He graduated from Lancaster High School, Lancaster, New York and later attended the University of Buffalo. Harold served in the US Navy, Basic training Great Lakes Naval Base. He was sent by US Navy to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1946. \r
Harold was employed as a chemical engineer for multiple companies in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. \r
He especially loved his Lord, his wife of 62 years, Barb, and his family. His special interests were his dogs, hunting, fishing, and water skiing. \r
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lillian Brunck, and Special Aunt and Uncle, Mary and William Brunck. Harold is survived by his wife Barbara (Whittaker) Brunck, daughter Patricia (Eldon) Cassell, Hastings, Mi, son Terence K. (Lauretta Orosco) Brunck Santa Fe, New Mexico, sister, Ruth L. (Ernest) Meyer, Starkville, Mississippi, Grandchildren Matthew E. (Donna) Cassell, Chicago, IL, Emily R. (James) Dixon, Grand Rapids, MI, Elizabeth Leigh (Libby) Cassell, Chicago, IL, Great Grandchildren, Bradley and Marcus Dixon, several nieces and nephews, cousins, Dorothy (Franklin) Forster, Buffalo, NY, Robert (Marian) Roecker Geneseo, NY and Richard Roecker.\r
His family is grateful for the loving care provided by Doctor Paul DeWitt, Pennock Home Care and Hospice, and Woodlawn Meadows. \r
Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd. Woodland, MI 48897 or a charity of one's choice. \r
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd., Woodland, MI with Pastor Jonathan Reid officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, New York. \r
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Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family @ (girrbachfuneralhome.net).
Friday November 13, 2009 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. \r
He was born September 18, 1924, in Alden, New York, son of Harvey and Lillian (Roecker) Brunck. He graduated from Lancaster High School, Lancaster, New York and later attended the University of Buffalo. Harold served in the US Navy, Basic training Great Lakes Naval Base. He was sent by US Navy to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York to pursue a degree in Chemical Engineering. He graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1946. \r
Harold was employed as a chemical engineer for multiple companies in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. \r
He especially loved his Lord, his wife of 62 years, Barb, and his family. His special interests were his dogs, hunting, fishing, and water skiing. \r
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lillian Brunck, and Special Aunt and Uncle, Mary and William Brunck. Harold is survived by his wife Barbara (Whittaker) Brunck, daughter Patricia (Eldon) Cassell, Hastings, Mi, son Terence K. (Lauretta Orosco) Brunck Santa Fe, New Mexico, sister, Ruth L. (Ernest) Meyer, Starkville, Mississippi, Grandchildren Matthew E. (Donna) Cassell, Chicago, IL, Emily R. (James) Dixon, Grand Rapids, MI, Elizabeth Leigh (Libby) Cassell, Chicago, IL, Great Grandchildren, Bradley and Marcus Dixon, several nieces and nephews, cousins, Dorothy (Franklin) Forster, Buffalo, NY, Robert (Marian) Roecker Geneseo, NY and Richard Roecker.\r
His family is grateful for the loving care provided by Doctor Paul DeWitt, Pennock Home Care and Hospice, and Woodlawn Meadows. \r
Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd. Woodland, MI 48897 or a charity of one's choice. \r
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 11:00am at Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Velte Rd., Woodland, MI with Pastor Jonathan Reid officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Lancaster Rural Cemetery, Lancaster, New York. \r
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Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family @ (girrbachfuneralhome.net).
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