Robert E. Bruner Jr. born on September 12, 1961, known to his friends and family as Rob or Robbie, passed away on Sunday May 17, 2020 at the age of 58.
Robert will be sadly missed by:
Father: Robert E Bruner Sr. – Deceased, (Patsy (Bruner) Kern (Don Kern))
Mother: Beatrice (Lombardo/Bruner) Diemeyer, (John (Mello) Driemeyer - Deceased)
Son: Dane Bruner (Niki Sinklear) Granddaughter – Harley Bruner
Son: Chad Bruner (Sam Blandino)
Brother: Brian Driemeyer (Robin Driemeyer)
Sister: Nickie Bruner (Mark Williams)
Sister: Sandy (Shaver) Clark (George Clark)
Sister: Tracy (Shaver/Denner) Schlabach (Jim Schlabach)
Nieces and Nephews: Madison Driemeyer, Kyle Driemeyer, Danielle (Clark) Milner (Eric Milner), Garret Clark (Emily Clark), Cole Denner (Cyiarra Tomlin ), Brianna Denner (Shane Walla), Wesley Clark (Allie Higginbotham), Sophia Clark, Haley Flemming, Gavin Clark, Faith Milner, Jax Dortch, Brayden Phelps, Coraline Milner, Ivy Milner, Lorelai Clark, Bentley Walla and Mater Bruner-Jones.
Bart Lombardo, Peggy Flemming, John and Alisha Flemming, Laurie and Joe Salmo and family, Ronnie Woods, Jeff and Robin Centerino and family, Greg and Robin McFetridge, Diane and Gary Saettele, Deanna and Frank Moyado and Family, Jackie Fennewald and Family, Karl Denner and Chris Martin.
Robert worked for Epsilon (Publicis Groupe) for 24 years as a Sr. BA of the Engineering Team and loved each of his coworkers.
Memorial Donations/Contributions can be made to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
in Memory of Robert E. Bruner Jr.
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Robert, Rob, Robbie, Dad, Grandpa….. Whatever name you called him you loved him. Robert was many things, but one word could not describe him. Robert was Loud, Honest, Smart, Loving and Caring son, Always there for his family and friends when needed, Kind, Fun-Loving, He had a Dynamic personality, Witty, Outgoing, Hilarious, Lively, You could not help but laugh or smile around him, Loyal, Awesome, Comical, Humorous, Entertaining, Thoughtful, Easy Going, Generous, Cheerful, Life of the Party, Larger than Life, Never had time for a bad time, Ridiculously Funny, Joyful, Loved Everyone, Magnetic personality, Compassionate spirit and best brother ever………
If you knew Robert you knew these phrases all to well: "So what are we gonna do now?", "al-righty then", "Rick Flair Says..... Woooooo", "Sunday Funday", “Wait for it…”, “Who brought the Old Guy?”, “I’m too Sexy for this shirt”, and “Ma, Can we get some Meatloaf”. There was never an awkward silence when Robert was around.
Robert was a 28 Year Flemming Lake Ozark Golf Tournament LOOSER. He loved the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Cardinals, NASCAR, Golf, Fishing, Bowling, Comical Movies, Music, Hanging out with his Family and Friends. The most important achievement/interest for Robert was that he became a Grandpa for the first time 9 months before his death. Those were the happiest 9 months of his life. Through all of Roberts loved ones, Harley will live her life knowing the amazing Grandpa he was to her.
Robert believed in God, was a Confirmed Catholic, but didn’t practice. He did attend Calvary Church in St. Peters, MO. Robert is now at rest in Heaven with his 2 Father’s: Robert Sr and John (Mello).