James Lee (Jim) Brunkhardt

May 28, 1940 - August 27, 2024 (84 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

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James Lee (Jim) Brunkhardt

May 28, 1940 - August 27, 2024 (84 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

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James Lee Brunkhardt Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-09-06T15:00:00
End: 2024-09-06T16:00:00
Location: Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel

The memory of James Lee Brunkhardt of Topeka, Kansas, born in Denver, Colorado, who passed away on August 27, 2024 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Lee Brunkhardt to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Brunkhardt and Katherine Brunkhardt (Fritzler); his son Benjamin Palmer Brunkhardt; and his brother Donald Dean Brunkhardt. He is survived by: his wife Polly Palmer; his son William James Brunkhardt; his brother Gene Brunkhardt (Norma) of Manhattan Beach, CA; his sisters-in-law, Eileen Brunkhardt of Denver, CO and Penny Lumpkin; and his close friends, Dr. Christine Stanson, Dr. Jennifer Klemp and Victoria Knudson.

In lieu of flowers contributions be made to Grace Episcipal Cathedral, 701 SW. 8th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66603, or The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation, 40 Presidential Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065.

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September 3, 2024

Linda Goodman wrote a sympathy message

“Jim was a really nice man, he was a fair boss when many were not. I often admired how he kept his cool no matter what happened at work. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you .”

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Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel
4700 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604

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