Michael William Brunk
March 10, 1957 ~ April 13, 2017
Michael William Brunk “Mike”, 60, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly of Dameron MD passed away on April 13, 2017 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 10, 1957 in Chincoteague, VA, he was the son of Russell Brunk of Dameron, MD and the late Mikiye Brunk. Mike is survived by his siblings: Vicki Nix (Carl) of Middleburg, FL, David Brunk of Charlotte, NC and his nephew, Cody Brunk of Fayetteville, AR.
Mike was a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident and graduated from Green Holly School in 1978. Michael had resided with The ARC of Southern MD at the Redgate Group Home since April 1983. He attended The Center of Life Enrichment 5 days a week. Mike loved music and enjoyed handling items that made musical sounds. Mike loved a good joke and he loved to laugh. He was very outgoing. He loved going on outings, going to local parks, going out to eat and listening to all the sounds of life around him. Mike especially loved doing bowling for Special Olympics. He came in first place and received the gold medal. Mike cherished the visits with his father. He loved his father very much and enjoyed spending time with him. Mike also enjoyed the out of town visits from his sister and brother. Mike was a very happy gentleman. Anyone who worked with him or was friends with him was truly blessed to have known him and will truly miss him.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 11:30 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Contributions may be made in Mike’s name to the ARC of Southern Maryland St. Mary’s Chapter P.O. Box 338 Leonardtown, MD 20650, Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650 and the Arc Group Home 23639 Point Lookout RD Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD 20650
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God’s sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that this prospect and your wonderful memories give you a measure of comfort during this difficult time.
With heavy hearts, we send our condolences to the Brunk family. RB, Dave, Vicki and Cody – We loved your brother and considered him and all of you part of the Wardell family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you honor Mike’s life. We love you all. May you find comfort in God’s love. Fondly, Paul, Wendy, Kenny and Ella Wardell
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Brunk family, God’s word saids, at Isa 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces.
My was deepest sympathy to Mike’s family and caregivers. I had the opportunity to work with Mike through the services and programs provided by The Center for Life Enrichment. Mike was always willing to try new activities and had a positive attitude about new challenges. Mike was a kind person and always had a smile to share.
My Deepest Condolences go out to the Brunk family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8