Melvin Eugene

Brunk

Melvin Eugene Brunk

September 26, 1935-February 20, 2024

Melvin Eugene Brunk, age 88, of Redford, Missouri, was born September 26, 1935 in Redford, a son of Lawrence Brunk and Maude Bell (Fears) Brunk, and passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Stone Bridge Senior Living, in Owensville, Missouri.

He was united in marriage on June 23, 1956 to Leona Mae (Barnes) Brunk, and to this union, 3 children were born.

During his working life, Melvin worked for Bakers Products and worked for his son at Midwest Loading Dock Specialist for five years before he retired.

Melvin loved being outdoors, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing guitars with family and friends, spending time with family at home and on the river.

Those left to mourn the passing of Melvin include; his children Deborah Horstman and husband Dale of Bland, Randall Brunk and wife Robin of Redford, Lisa Turner and husband Tim of Jefferson City, his special friend Louise Fortner of Ellington. Four grandchildren, LeeAnn Snodgrass and husband Billy Snodgrass of Vienna, Lance Brunk and Fiance Emily Gillardi of St Peters, Dustin Turner and girlfriend Jessica Hoffman of Jefferson City, Tara Pope and husband Matt Pope of Freeburg; 2 great-grandchildren Grace Pope and Caden Turner; A sister Bonnie Pratt of Farmington, and brother Marvin Brunk of Redford.

Melvin was proceeded in death by his wife Leona Mae (Barnes) Brunk, his father Lawrence Brunk, his mother Maude Bell (Fears) Brunk, his sister Geneva Metcalf, his brother Jimmy Brunk, his sister Delores Miles.

Visitation for Melvin Brunk will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at McSpadden Funeral Home, 610 S Main St, Ellington, Missouri, 63638, and from 9:00 to 11 :oo a.m., Thursday, February 29, 2024 at McSpadden Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jim Stewart officiating under the direction of McSpadden Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers for Melvin will be Dustin Turner, Lance Brunk, Billy Snodgrass, LeeAnn Snodgrass, Jeff Williamson and Travis Williamson.