Dennis Brunke
July 31, 1945 - May 19, 2018
Dennis Brunke, 72, of Fontana, WI, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Mercy Health Hospital, Rockford, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 31, 1945, a son of the late Elmer and Irene Brunke. He was married to Sharon Johannes on Jan. 6, 1968, in Palos Hills, IL and she passed away June 30, 2003. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1966. He worked as quality control manager for a fan manufacturing firm for over 20 years. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, bird watching, prospecting estate sales,and metal detecting. He collected military memorabilia, coins and guns. He graded coins for Beall jewelry. Dennis is survived by a daughter, Lisa (Adam) Regnier, of Twin Lakes, WI; a son, Russell Brunke; three grandchildren Riley and Ryan Regnier and Coleman Brunke and his companion (Theresa Dressler and her daughter Nikki Lee). He was preceded by his parents. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Thursday May 24, 2018 at Ehorn-Adams Funeral Home, 10011 Main St, Richmond, IL. Interment will follow in Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, IL with military honors.
Dennis Brunke, 72, of Fontana, WI, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Mercy Health Hospital, Rockford, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 31, 1945, a son of the late Elmer and Irene Brunke. He was married to Sharon Johannes on Jan.... View Obituary & Service Information