Robert Francis Brunner, age 92, of Anderson, SC, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his home.
Born June 10, 1931, in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Harry F. Brunner and Nellie Leona Kearney Brunner. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Diana M. Ward.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Army. He received his bachelor's degree from Concord University and his master's degree from Ohio University. He was an artist and an educator for many years teaching in public schools from 1956 until 1965. Robert's work was featured at an art gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also taught at the University of Tennessee at Martin from 1987 until 1993. Robert also enjoyed a career as an FBI agent for 20 years until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI and a member of Concord Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Camille Catherine Peraldo Brunner; son, James Thomas Brunner (Jody) of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Barbara Ann Brunner Hodges (Jed) of Dacula, GA; brother, Thomas L. Brunner; 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 12:00-12:45 pm at Concord Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 pm with Rev. Bill Parnell officiating. Entombment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 1012 Concord Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.
Events
Visitation
Saturday, July 8, 2023
12:00PM - 12:45PM
Concord Baptist Church
1012 Concord Rd.
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: 864-225-4621
Funeral Service
Saturday, July 8, 2023
1:00PM
Concord Baptist Church
1012 Concord Rd.
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: 864-225-4621
Final Resting Place
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens
2323 Highway 81 North
Anderson, SC 29621