Dale D. 'Chunk' Brunton

62 year old, Dale D. ‘Chunk’ Brunton of Parr, passed away December 29, 2012 at his home.

On April 18, 1950, Dale was born to I. Deane & Arlene (nee: Kellner) Brunton in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Dale graduated from Rensselaer Central High School in 1968 and Michigan State University. He has lived in Parr for over 59 years. Dale was an assistant manager of Parr Elevator from 1970-1985. He has worked for Steinke Funeral Home since 1987 and is a licensed insurance agent for health and life insurance and has been a Pre-Need Specialist since 1989.  Dale is also a Notary Public for the State of Indiana. He has been affiliated with the Steinke Funeral Home in Rensselaer and Morocco for over 25 years. He is an EMT and Supervisor with Prompt Ambulance Service in Rensselaer since 2005. Dale has been a Medico-legal Death Investigator and Deputy Coroner for Jasper County since 1999 and Newton County since 2004. Dale is a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Rensselaer.

Dale is survived by: mother: Arlene (John) Lonergan, brother: Rick (Karen) Brunton, nieces: Denise (Justin) Sorber, & Tiffany Brunton, and many many friends.

Friends are invited to visit with family and friends at the Jasper County Fair Grounds on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Services will take place at the fair grounds at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2013 with Rev. Benjamin Hertel officiating. Interment will follow services at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Donor’s choice.