Ronald E. Bruner

Ronald “Ron” E. Bruner, 76, of rural Akron, Indiana passed at 5:27 am, Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Ron was born on April 22, 1948 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Wayne and Mary (Weimert) Bruner. He graduated from Fitch High School of Youngstown, Ohio in 1966. He was led to serve his country with pride in the U.S. Navy, stationed aboard the USS Tautog, which was a Sturgeon-class attack submarine, from 1967 to 1971. After his military service, Ron dedicated many years to maintaining the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Warsaw Community Schools, and working at Par-Kan Company in Silver Lake. His commitment to these roles left a lasting impact on the community. Ron’s faith was an essential part of his life. He was a devoted member of Athens Community Church and a member of the former Talma Lions Club. Ron played the trombone with the Peru Circus Band and was a member of a jazz ensemble known as Tuxedo Junction. Additionally, he found pleasure in fishing at Lake Erie and engaging in camping activities. Sports brought joy to Ron’s heart. He was an avid Ohio State fan, cheering passionately for the Buckeyes. On the golf course, he displayed both skill and luck, achieving a remarkable hole-in-one that became a cherished memory. He is survived by his wife Wanda Bruner of Akron; sons Michael G. and wife Julie Harrold of Columbia City, Kyle and wife Ashley Bruner of Warsaw, and Brad and wife Mary Bruner of Cleveland, Ohio area; daughters Heidi and husband Josh Wiseman of Morocco and Jill and husband Brian Smith of Middleville, Michigan; 13 Grandchildren; 1 Great Grandchild; and a brother Darrell and wife Maxine Bruner of Youngstown, Ohio. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Mary Bruner. The funeral service will be at 12:00 noon, Monday, June 17, 2024 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor Bryan Koorey officiating. The interment will take place in the Athens Cemetery, Athens, Indiana where military honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Honor Guard in honor of his service to our country. Visitation hours will be from 10 am to 12 noon, Monday, June 17, 2024 at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the Athens Community Church.

Ronald E. Bruner

April 22, 1948 - June 13, 2024