Obituary of Richard Thomas Brunner

Richard Thomas Brunner was born 5/24/1948 in Seattle, WA at Providence Hospital and passed away surrounded by family in Federal Way, WA on 7/11/2013. Richard is survived by five siblings, their spouses, twenty nieces and nephews; and eight great nieces and nephews. Siblings are Colleen his twin(Joseph Widden), Catherine (Larry Reppar), Michele (Michael Corey), Nicole (Ron Hansen) and Thomas (Susan). Nieces and nephews: Frank, Dominick, Anna, Christian, Casey, Catherine, Patricia, Michele, Meleah, Miranda, Michael, Marc, Breana, Nicholas, Brittany, Christopher, Amber, Courtney, Brendan, Danielle. Great Nieces and Nephews: Christine, Elizabeth, Alec, Marlo, Isaac, Cameron, Tristan and Cayden. Rick is preceded in death by his parents: Richard and Colleen Brunner. Rick lived a full life enjoying sports (go Cougs!), golf and many friendships. Diamond was loved by all in the car business and will be greatly missed by his friends at the Ford dealership in Eastern Washington; especially his home away from home with his dear friend E, his wife and three children. Rosary to be held at 7pm Thursday 7/18 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Des Moines, Wa. Mass will be held on Friday 7/19 at 1pm at St. Philomena Catholic Church. Interment to follow service at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in Fife, WA. Donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society or the Seattle Children’s Autism Center. Arrangements by Edwards Memorial Center 253-566-1008.