Robert Duane Brunner

Robert Duane "Rob” Brunner was born in Windsor, CO to Henry and Alma (Loeffler) Brunner. In 1960 he graduated from Windsor High School and went on to attend Colorado State University. His college studies were interrupted by his service in the U.S. Coast Guard. After his military service Mr. Brunner completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at CSU On May 5, 1968 he married Diane Horner in Windsor. They were married 37 years. He began working as a nuclear chemist for Atlantic-Richfield Handford near Richland, WA and later returned to CSU to earn his Masters in Business Administration. In 1971 he began working for Kodak, where he worked in Cost Accounting and Quality Management until his retirement in 2002. After retirement, Mr. Brunner worked for a short time at Woodcraft. He enjoyed traveling and especially the trips he took to Scotland. He also enjoyed growing orchids, collecting fountain pens and he had a vast music CD collection. He especially enjoyed his West Highland White Terriers. He was a good cook and often enjoyed cooking special dinners for friends and family. Mr. Brunner was a very talented wood worker, carver and turner. He served on the Windsor Library Board for six years and was himself an avid reader. Mr. Brunner died Friday, February 16, 2007 in Windsor. Survivors: Wife, Diane Brunner of Windsor; mother, Alma Gerbitz and husband Harry of Windsor; sister, Nancy Gunter and husband Jim of Estes Park, CO; niece, Jill Clark and husband Michael of Ft. Collins. CO; and a nephew, Russ Gunter of Loveland. Preceded in death by: Father, Henry Brunner who died in 1968. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at Adamson West Chapel in Greeley. Note: Cremation. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services 2000 47th Ave. Greeley, CO 80634.