FRANKLIN
Donald W. Bruning, 82, of Franklin, Indiana, formerly of Edinburgh, Indiana, passed away April 27, 2018 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to Martin C. Bruning and Elsie M. (Lichte) Bruning September 11, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Donald served in the US Army during and after the Korean War. After his military service Donald married Judith K. Wood on October 27, 1961 and was employed by the Allison Division of G.M. for 20 years. He then spent another 20 years as a self-employed electrician and a small business owner raising and selling hydroponic sprouts. Don also loved remolding old houses and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, daughter, Brenda Kay (Stoney) Sears, son, Daniel W. Bruning, six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, eight nieces, and five nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Roy James Bruning and Robert C. Bruning, and sisters, Virginia Whitaker and Mildred Rose.
Donald was a member of St. George Lutheran Church in Edinburgh, Indiana and a member of American Legion Post 205 in Franklin, Indiana.
Services will be conducted at noon on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home by Pastor Jerry Castleman. Calling will be from 11:00 AM until time of service. Franklin American Legion Post 205 will conduct military rites following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Highway 52, Whitestown, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. George Lutheran Church, 10931 S. 600 W., Edinburgh, Indiana.
