James A. Brunnemer

James "Jim" A Brunnemer,89, passed away in Stillwater, OK on July 5, 2014. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit, KS. Interment will follow at Elm Wood Cemetery, Beloit. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jim was born August 4, 1924 in Courtland, KS to Claude O and Bernice M. (Peterson) Brunnemer. At the age of 16, Jim decided to leave home in Arkansas and moved back to the Courtland Home where he graduated from Courtland High School in 1942 and enlisted in the United States Army after graduation. During World War II, Jim served as a Technician Fifth Grade in Company B, 1716th Battalion, Signal Corps. He was stationed in the Philippines on the island of Layde. Upon completion of his service, Jim was awarded three (3) Bronze Stars.
Jim was discharged from the Army in 1946 and began a career in the Oil Industry working for Oilwell Supply, a division of United States Steel Corporation. Jim retired in 1986 after 40 years of service. During his career he held many positions and transferred several times in Kansas and Oklahoma.
In 1947, Jim married Rosalee Anna Kullman in Russell, KS. They were married for 53 years before her passing in 1999. Jim and Rosalee had four children.
In 2001, Jim married Margaret "Peg" Luke. They were married for four years until her passing in 2005.
Jim is a member of the Ponca City, OK Presbyterian Church, were he served as a Trustee and Deacon. He is also a member of the American Diabetic Association, VFW and American Legion.
Survivors include his son, John Brunnemer and wife Nancy of Stillwater, OK and daughter Jane Daniel and husband Steve of Hugo, OK. Jim also leaves behind seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Elizabeth Hogan and Beverly Hammer; his son, Joe; daughter Anna Marie; a grandson Chris Daniel; and his two wives.
Jim's family was his life, he loved to joke and his grandchildren did no wrong. He always looked forward to family gatherings, he cherished these times. He loved to fish and Roaring River was a favorite place of his. He will truly be missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim's name to the American Diabetic Association, 4334 NW Expressway, Suite #265, Oklahoma City, OK 73116.