FRANKLIN

Donald W. Bruning, 82 of Franklin, formerly of Edinburgh, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.

He was born to Martin C. Bruning and Elsie M. (Lichte) Bruning Sept. 11, 1935 in Indianapolis.

Donald served in the U.S. Army during and after the Korean War. After his military service Donald married Judith K. Wood on Oct. 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 remodeling old houses and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife; daughter, Brenda Kay (Stoney) Sears; son, Daniel W. Bruning; six grandchildren; 11 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 and a member of American Legion Post 205 in Franklin.

Services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, May 2 at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home, 302 E. Main Cross St. in Edinburgh with Pastor Jerry Castleman officiating. Calling will be from 11 a.m. until time of service. Franklin American Legion Post 205 will conduct military rites following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Gardens, Highway 52 in Whitestown, IN.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. George Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 221, Edinburgh, IN 46124.