Edwin Bernard Brunnert, of Argyle, was born on August 11, 1928, at Argyle, a son of Philip Joseph and Regina Frances (Luebbert) Brunnert, and departed this life at 8:35 a.m., on Friday, February 15, 2019, in the Missouri Veterans home, St. James, where he had been a resident since November 28, 2018.  He had attained the age of 90 years, 6 months, and 4 days.

On October 9, 1951, at St. Louis, Edwin entered into active federal service in the Army of the United States and served until July 8, 1953, when he was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal.  During his military service, Edwin's primary duties were attached to the Aviation Engineers building bridges and roads.  A man of excellent character, Edwin's "Honorable Discharge" is a testimonial of honest and faithful service to his country during the Korean Conflict.

Edwin was a graduate of the Argyle/St. Aloysius School and was a lifelong member of the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Argyle.  He was also a devoted member of the Argyle Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America Post 8045 and the Argyle Knights of Columbus Council 2047.

Prior to his entering the military, Edwin had worked in farming and as a general farmhand for his father, Philip Brunnert.  After serving in the military, he returned to farming, trading, working as a Watkins Products representative, and always striving to be a positive influence in his hometown and county.   Edwin served on the Argyle Town Board and helped to obtain and implement the new Argyle water and sewer system.   He was also a member fireman of the Argyle Volunteer Fire Department and was elected and served as an Osage County Commissioner.   Edwin never did really retire and just kept being active in the VFW and the Knights of Columbus, selling Watkins, overcoming adverse situations in his life, and taking care of his beloved dogs, Goldie and Teddy, as long as he could.

Those left to mourn the passing of Edwin include:  A brother, Eugene "Gene" Brunnert (Elaine), Cheyenne, Oklahoma; a sister, Dolores Brunnert, Thornton, Colorado; sisters-in-law, Mary Brunnert, Mustang, Oklahoma, and Katie Brunnert, Argyle; nephews; nieces; cousins; other relatives; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Philip, on October 4, 1968; his mother, Regina, on February 25, 1982; siblings, William Brunnert (LaVon) on July 12, 1974, Louis J. "Cotton" Brunnert (Freda) on August 29, 2000, Benno Brunnert on March 24, 2004, Joseph George "Joe" Brunnert on June 20, 2010, Johanna Brunnert on June 19, 2011, and Charles "Charlie" Brunnert (Margaret) on December 2, 2013; another sister-in-law, Marjorie Brunnert; and a nephew, Philip Brunnert.

Visitation for Mr. Edwin Brunnert will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., on Friday, February 22, 2019, with a prayer service at 4:15 p.m. and a VFW service at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at 6:45 p.m., and again from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 23, 2019, all in the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, One Church Lane, Argyle, Missouri  65001, with his Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 a.m. in the Church with the Rev. Gregory C. Meystrik as the Celebrant.

Interment, with full military honors, will be in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, Argyle, under the direction of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Edwin Brunnert are suggested by his family for Masses or to the Argyle VFW Post 8045 with envelopes available at the Church or in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Vienna, Missouri  65582.