Charles was born in Evansville Indiana, and grew up in nearby Tell City, Indiana. He attended and graduated from Indiana University in 1957 with a history degree. He enlisted into the United States Navy in 1958. In 1964, he married his beloved wife, Mary, who preceded him in death in 2009. Additional family members preceding him in death were his father, Marvin William Brune, his mother Winifred Herrmann Brune, brother Herman, and sister Winnie. Surviving family includes brother Gene (Nancy) Brune of Tell City, IN; loving daughter Alicia K (Bob) Harden of Bowling Green, KY; son Charles M. (Donna) Brune, Jr. of Macclenney, FL; granddaughter Cybil (Maeve) Hemlock of Portland, OR; great granddaughters Karma and Astrid, several nieces including Barbara and Connie, and last and definitely not least, our GUARDIAN ANGEL, Judy (Rick) White, who went way above and beyond with her enduring care and love of Charles until the very end - we are ETERNALLY grateful 💕!
Beyond Charles’ celebrated 20 years of faithfully serving our country, his first love was that of his family - and not just his wife and two children, he selflessly helped numerous people from all walks of life thru teen court, Sunday school, various bible studies, and volunteering continuously in his church until he no longer was able to do it. Anyone that knew Charles knew he was old school, but he dedicated his entire time on earth serving and helping others. We absolutely know he with continue to serve God’s flock in the afterlife.
Charles enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially loved watching his beloved IU men’s basketball team - Go Hoosiers!
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Charles’ memory.
A funeral service for Charles will be held Monday, October 2, 2023 from 1:00 PM at Orange Park Presbyterian Church, 1905 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073.
Graveside services will be held on October 5, 2023 at 10:00AM in Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, Maryland 21075 with US NAVY Honors.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com for the Brune family.
