BRUNER, George Kenneth - b. March 21, 1926 - d. June 13, 2016

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George Kenneth Bruner, age 90, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away June 13, 2016 at Avita at Reeds Cove in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born March 21, 1926 in Moline, Kansas, the son of Andrew Frank and Minnie (Horning) Bruner.

George served his country by joining the United States Navy when he was 17 years old.  On May 4, 1951, he married Darlene Leo at Moline, Kansas, and to this union were born two daughters.  George worked as a welder working on railroad tank cars that held petroleum products.  He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He also enjoyed combining his love of farm auctions and estate sales with his love for Kansas history, and he has collected many unique items over the years.

George is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughters, Kenna Bruner and partner, Eric Johnson of Boulder, Colorado and Cinda Bruner Darwin and husband, Steve of El Dorado, Kansas; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Minnnie; brother, Frank Leroy Bruner; and sisters, Betty Louise Hornbuckle and Mary Elizabeth Theissen.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moline City Cemetery in Moline, Kansas.  The family suggests memorials to the Moline Library and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home at P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas 67349.  Countryside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)