Robert Lee

Brunk

Robert Lee Brunk son of the late Ollie Chloe Carpenter Brunk and John Wesley Brunk was born in Redford, Missouri, on November 21, 1932. He departed this life at Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, Missouri on May 5, 2024 at the age of 91.

On May 14, 1952 in Centerville, Missouri, Robert was united in marriage to Eunice Clovis Goodson and to this union four sons were born. Robert was a former member of Tri County Rescue. His hobbies included hunting mushrooms, fishing, camping, and spending time at deer camp. Robert's greatest joy was spending time with his family. He worked as a carpenter for over 50 years building most of the houses for Roy Gastineau, along with others in Ellington.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sisters, Ethel Duncan and Dorothy Simmons, two half-sisters, Lorene Lewis and Betty Goodson.

Robert is survived by his four sons, Michael Brunk, Wayne Brunk, Danny Ray Brunk, Kendall Brunk and wife Michelle, all of Ellington, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, Christina Omberg and husband John, Michael Brunk Jr., Robert Brunk and wife Tonya, Cynthia Dees and husband Dennis, Nathan Brunk, Amy Brunk and companion Andy Asberry, Dana Williams and husband Stevan, Dalton Brunk, Erica Raymer, Rodney Lipe and wife Jessica, Ariel Lipe and Jessica Harper, 19 great-grandchildren, Caitlynn, Kristopher, Jordan, James, Ashley, Lucas, Hayden, Kylee, Camden, Carson, Jayce, Brealynn, Chulsey, Colton, Zarika, Tyler, Alexis, Abbygale and Jacob, two great-great-grandchildren, DaRhyus and Nevaeh. Robert will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday, May 9th, 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services will follow at 1 PM

Minister: Pastor Mike Rotter

Burial: Morris Cemetery

Pallbearers: Mike Rotter Jr., Robert Brunk, Rodney Lipe, Mike Brunk Jr., Phil Lewis, Jake Goodson and Travis Williamson

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital