Charles Edwin Brunk, 85, of Virginia, IL entered into Heaven on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at 10:35 AM.

Charles was born on November 10, 1939, in Virginia, the only child of Glen Richard and Lula Mae (Scholes) Brunk. He married Bonnie S. May on April 22, 1961, in Walkerville and she survives. They would have been married 64 years in April.

He was raised in Virginia and graduated from Virginia High School in 1957. While in his senior year, he joined the Illinois National Guard and served with the 170th Fighter Squadron. They were called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He served for 6 years in the Air National Guard.

While in high school and for a while after graduation, Charles farmed for Harry Bailey. He was employed at the Virginia Parking Plant for 17 years and then with Hierman's Appliances for 10 years, before moving to Loveland, CO in 1983. While in Colorado, he worked for Big Thompson Appliance for 21 years as a service tech, retiring in 2005. After retiring, he worked part-time at Walmart and fully retired five and a half years later in 2010.

After retiring, Charles and Bonnie enjoyed their Bichon grand puppies, Pepe, Kodi and Grizz, their family, and traveling. They also enjoyed the mountains together, especially Jack's Gulch in the beautiful Poudre Canyon in the Colorado mountains.

Mr. Brunk is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his son DeWayne; parents; a special niece, Elizabeth Hutslar; and two cousins, Fonda Goodall and Katherine Schultz.

Cremation has taken place and remains will be held until later so they may be placed in their final resting place. No funeral service will be held at this time, but there will be a celebration of life at a later date.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be hosted by the family from 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at St. Luke's Parish Hall, 170 N. Main, Virginia, IL 62691. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.