Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Thomas Bruntz has passed away

Thomas Herbert Bruntz
Oct. 01, 1929 - Feb. 12, 2013    
 
Thomas Bruntz of Altaville died on Feb. 12, 2013 at his home after a long illness.  He was 83.
He was born in Windsor, CO to Jake & Agness Bruntz.
Tom served in the Navy for 4 years as a mine sweeper during the Korean war.
After being discharged from the Navy he met his bride Geraldine "Jerry" Brunz in Ault, CO.  Shortly after getting married they moved to Calaveras County where Tom worked in the logging industry and as an Equipment Operator in construction for 50 years.  He was always the life of the party, from line dancing to telling wonderful stories.
He is survived by his wife Geraldine"Jerry", son Tom(Leah)Bruntz and daughter Terry from Angels Camp, brother Richard Bruntz of Georgia, brother Robert Bruntz of Indiana, Brother-in-law George Brunz(Jody) of Minden, NV
Grandchildren: Jason Conrado(Jessica) Angels Camp, Jenae Lee(Robert) Angels Camp,Emerald Cope Angels Camp,Vanessa Bruntz(Frankie) of Stockton and Jacob Bruntz(Kim) of Sonora, CA.  Ten Great-Grandchildren, many nephews & nieces.
Services will be at Foothill Community Church on Whittle Road in Angels Camp,CA on Friday Feb. 15, 2013 at 11:00am.  Reception to follow at Robert & Jenae Lee's home on Lee Lane in Angels Camp,CA
 
Courtesy photo.