James Michael "Mike" Brunner

YORK - James Michael Brunner “Mike”, 69 of York, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2022. Mike was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late James A. Brunner and Vannie Quigley Brunner on October 18, 1952. He was raised in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, where he attended Otterbein UMC and graduated from Susquenita High School in 1970. Mike worked as a carpenter most of his life alongside his father and also worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Later in life he became a Lay Pastor, and served at Emanuel UMC in Loganville, Pennsylvania, and Mt. Airy UMC near Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. He was actively involved in the Susquehanna Conference of the UMC in Pennsylvania and had a heart for the camping program and campers who attended. He was an avid Packers and Yankees fan. Mike is survived by his wife Robin Geiselman Brunner. Children Branden M. Brunner and Breanne E. Brunner. Siblings Suzanne Brunner (Janet), H. Patrick Brunner (Tina), Nephews Jonathan and Nathan. Triplet Grandchildren Cheri, Jaiden, and Jackson Brunner. Four bonus children and eight bonus grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Sherry Martz Brunner. The memorial service will be held at Christ UMC 200 N. Main Street Jacobus, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 11 a.m. Open Family Visitation will be between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Susquehanna Conference of the United Methodist Church Camping Program, 303 Mulberry Drive Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050. Mike’s family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Wellspan VNA, Amedisys Hospice, York Hospital Staff, and friends and family. CLICK HERE TO SEND FLOWERS