Gary Lee Brunner Sr.'s Obituary
Mattoon – Gary Lee Brunner Sr, 81, of Mattoon, formerly of Oakley, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, and entered into his eternal home.
Gary was born on January 16, 1944, in Decatur, the son of William Arthur Brunner Sr and Mary Irene (Walker) Brunner. He worked as a machinist at Mueller Co. for 43 plus years and attended Northwest Christian Church. He married the love of his life Miriam Schniederjan in 1962 and had 46 wonderful years together.
He is survived by his children: Gary Lee (Kim) Brunner Jr and son Zachery, Susan (Ron) Frey and their children Jordan (Tom) and Jade, and Todd (Jamie) Brunner and their children Kiley and Eli; brother Terry (Robin) Brunner; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Gary loved life to the fullest and was loved by many. He enjoyed travelling God’s 49 beautiful states, his favorite places were Marco Island and Naples, FL. Gary loved the Lord and spent countless hours studying God’s word with family and friends.
Thanks for a wonderful life, Dad, we will love you forever and always.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Richard, William Jr and Don.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 PM Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 6 PM. Private burial will take place at Cross Cemetery, Oakley, IL. Memorials may be made to Northwest Christian Church. The service will be streamed live. Please check back to Gary's obituary when we get closer to the service time.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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