Marion Eugene Brunswick

Marion Eugene Brunswick

June 4, 1945 - Nov. 25, 2014

McCOOK, Neb. -- Marion Eugene Brunswick, age 69, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away with family by his side Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, in McCook.

Marion was born June 4, 1945, in McCook, to parents Lewis M. and Dorothy G. (Bonar) Brunswick.

Marion married Selma "Sam" Martin in McCook on April 27, 1968. The couple made their home in McCook, where Marion owned and operated M&S Brunswick Trucking, LLC. During his trucking career, he traveled to all of the lower 48 states and Canada.

Marion had a passion for anything mechanical, whether it be his beloved truck, old cars or working with his daughter and son on derby cars or motorcycles. He enjoyed Husker football, hunting, fishing, yard work, remodeling and especially spending time with his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Marion never knew a stranger and loved to visit with people.

Marion is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Byron; two sisters, Grace Brunswick and Dora Farr; and two step-brothers Don Brunswick and LaVern Brunswick.

Marion is survived by his wife, Sam of McCook; son, Christopher Brunswick of McCook; daughter, Corina Fritz of McCook; step-daughters, Pamela (Steve) Brunswick of McCook and Tamara Clapp of McCook; brothers, Manny (Vonda) Brunswick of Kearney, Nebraska and Wayne Brunswick of McCook; sisters, Darlene (Jerry) Lambert of McCook and Donna Salliday of Manhattan, Kansas. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be used in Marion's name.

Memorial services will be Monday, Dec. 1, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Davis, officiating.

Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.