Melvin Eugene Brunner Obituary
We bid farewell to Melvin Eugene Brunner of Sterling, Colorado, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 29, 2025 at the age of 87. Melvin Eugene touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick Brunner and Leona Brunner (Dross); his grandson Charles Brunner; his siblings, Frederick, James Brunner, Betty Gaddis and Bernice Jackson (Lester); and also Leona Brunner.
He is survived by: his children, Michele Masters (Steve), Jeffrey Brunner (Teresa) and James Brunner (Carol); his grandchildren, Alexandra Karg (Derek), Kathleen Masters, Leah Brunner, Ellie Brunner, Abigail Brunner, Andrew Brunner and Emily Brunner; his wife Betty Lou Brunner; and his siblings-in-law, Virginia Brunner, Sharron Brunner and Virgil Schulz (Darcy). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Trinity Lutheran Church (732 Clark St, Sterling, CO 80751). The inurnment was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 1:15 PM at the Riverside Cemetery (18611 US-6, Sterling, CO 80751).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Trinity Lutheran Church or Suicide Prevention organizations such as AFSP or the National Suicide Lifeline.
