Charles E. Brunner III

Charles E. Brunner III, 75, of Rootstown, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Hospital.  He was born in Ballston Spa, NY on November 17, 1947 to the late Charles E. Jr and Della A. Brunner and was a graduate of Boardman High School.  Charley went on to earn an Associate’s Degree from Youngstown State University and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University.  
Charley proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Vietnam Dog Handler’s Association.  He was an Eagle Scout and avid Chess player.  Charley loved playing Chess with his friends, over the phone, using radio coordinates.  He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
In addition to his parents, Charley was preceded in death by his wife, Dr. Carroll J. Brunner on December 31, 2009.
He leaves his children, Scott C. Brunner, T.J. (Kim) Brunner, Brian E. (Amelie) Brunner and Meghan Fischer; and grandchildren, Samuel, Tobias, Josephine and Corban.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Celebrated on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church in Rootstown.  Interment with Military Honors was at The Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. 
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