The Fort Collins Colorado coloradoan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Article published Feb 22, 2007 Robert Duane 'Rob' Brunner Nov. 30, 1942-Feb. 16, 2007 Robert Duane "Rob" Brunner, 64, was born in Windsor to Henry and Alma (Loeffler) Brunner. In 1960, he graduated from Windsor High School and went on to attend Colorado State University. His college studies were interrupted by his service in the U.S. Coast Guard. After his military service, Mr. Brunner completed a bachelor of science degree in chemistry at CSU.On May 5, 1968, he married Diane Horner in Windsor. They were married 37 years. He began working as a nuclear chemist for Atlantic-Richfield Handford near Richland, Wash., and later returned to CSU to earn a master's degree in business administration. In 1971, he began working for Kodak, where he worked in Cost Accounting and Quality Management until his retirement in 2002. After retirement, Mr. Brunner worked for a short time at Woodcraft. He enjoyed traveling and especially the trips he took to Scotland. He also enjoyed growing orchids and collecting fountain pens, and he had a vast music CD collection. He especially enjoyed his West Highland White Terriers. He was a good cook and often enjoyed cooking special dinners for friends and family. Mr. Brunner was a very talented woodworker, carver and turner. He served on the Windsor Library Board for six years and was an avid reader. Mr. Brunner died Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Windsor. He is survived by his wife, Diane Brunner of Windsor; mother, Alma Gerbitz and husband Harry of Windsor; sister, Nancy Gunter and husband Jim of Estes Park; niece, Jill Clark and husband Michael of Fort Collins; and a nephew, Russ Gunter of Loveland. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Brunner, who died in 1968. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Adamson West Chapel in Greeley. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com .