Ralph S. Bruner

Ralph S. Bruner, age 79 of Toledo passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 in the Toledo Hospital. He was born May 20, 1934 in Metamora, Ohio to Dwight and Letta Myers Bruner. Ralph was a graduate of Pettisville High School and retired from AP Parts. He was devoted to missionary work and campers associations for the United Methodist Church in which he was awarded for his unselfish devotion, untiring efforts, and outstanding service and dedication. Ralph was extremely active in church activities and loved to travel, visiting all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and including several cruises. His greatest enjoyment however, was using the skills he possessed to help others anyplace, anytime, and anywhere. Preceded in death by his daughter Gloria Shook and brother Howard Bruner, he is survived by his wife Betty; sons Michael Debora and Jeffery Cynthia Bruner; grandchildren Stephanie, Kyle, Jennifer, Carolyn, Jake, Josh and Jarett; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers Clarence and Harry Bruner; sister Doris Ruhlin; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit the family on Sunday and Monday from 2-8 PM at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. west of Corey. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the Church of St. Andrew United Methodist 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, Ohio where visitation will be after 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family suggests memorials to the Habitat for Humanity through the Church of St. Andrew. Condolences may be sent to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com