George F Brun

BRUN GEORGE F. (SR.), age 92 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on October 21, 2018. George was born in Dayton on April 22, 1926. He attended St. Anthony’s school and Wilbur Wright High School. George was a dedicated employee of NCR until the closure of its manufacturing facility, following which he served in the Real Estate division of the Montgomery County Ohio Auditor’s office. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Rosemary E. (Rodie) Wildenhaus Brun; parents Louis and Edith (Boll) Brun; brothers Lawrence, Jerry, Clarence, William, Charles, Raymond, Walter and Edward Brun as well as numerous sisters-in-law. He is survived by his sister, Rita Heider; daughters and sons-in law, Susan & John Werner; Barbara & Scott Bruns; sons and daughters-in-law, George Jr. & Jane, Jim & Karin, Greg & Darlene, John & Michelle; daughter-in-law, Nancy Brun; grandchildren Sherri & David Duarte, Michael & Tammy Werner, Jamie & Jay Crook, Marc & Kate Brun, Tim & Kelly Brun, Joe & Amy Brun, Jill & Chris Kruger, Nick & Kelly Brun, Andrew & Johanna Brun, Jessica Bruns, David & Marlena Brun and Megan Harrison; step grand-children, Cassie & James O'Daniel, Justin & Kelly Lyman, Vanessa Lyman, Lindy and Dan Mattocks and Courtney Burge-Whitehead; 27 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Lois Brun, Barbara Brun and Ella Brun; and many nieces and nephews. George and Rodie were active members of St. Mary’s Church for virtually their entire married lives. George was justifiably proud of his incredible tenor voice, and sang for St. Mary’s choir for more than 60 years, retiring from the choir at age 88. He also gave many of his children and grandchildren memories to cherish by singing at their weddings. Throughout his life, George held (and passed along to his children) the belief that hard work was a virtue that could overcome many obstacles. When his “regular” job was done for the day, George would work all manner of “side jobs” in order to support and provide the “extra” things in life for his family. Among other endeavors, in 1974 he co-founded and helped to operate B&B Catering, a 29-year collaboration with wife Rodie and life-long friends Jerry & Pauline Bashaw. George also had passions beyond his work: his singing; Notre Dame football; the occasional or celebratory bourbon or beer; serving as co-host to Rodie when entertaining old and new friends, and as sidekick to Rodie on their many travels; and, of course, being the best husband, father and grandfather that he could be for Rodie, his children and his grandchildren. He and Rodie were a constant and joyful presence at all of the events that marked their children’s and grandchildren’s lives, both great and small. His presence and spirit at those events and in the lives of his children and grandchildren will be greatly missed. However, his family takes comfort in knowing that he has rejoined Rodie, the love of his life, for all time to come. The family will receive family and friends Sunday, October 28 from 2-6 pm at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Avenue.
Visitation also will take place Monday, October 29 at St. Mary Church from 9:00 am to 9:45 am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Mary's Food Pantry, 310 Allen St, Dayton, OH 45410 or to Hospice of Dayton,324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420.