Lucian Claremont Brunkow

1952 - 2025  (72 years)

• Name	Lucian Claremont Brunkow
  Birth	25 Jun 1952	Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
  Gender	Male
  Death	13 Jan 2025	Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska
  Burial	Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska
  Notes	Obituary Lucian Claremont Brunkow, born on June 25, 1952, in Lincoln, NE, to Claremont Emil Brunkow and Angeline Louise Koca, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at The Grace Space in Lincoln, NE, at the age of 72. Lucian was the oldest of three children in the Brunkow family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claremont and Angeline. He is survived by his sister, Lucinda Brunkow of Lincoln, and his brother, Keith (Becky) Brunkow of Firth. His legacy lives on through his cherished nieces and nephews: Kyle (Verdean) Brunkow and their children Hayley, Hanna, Colton, Kallie, and Hunter of Hickman; Hillary (Richard) Liddy and their children William and Abigail of Hickman; Evan (Julia) Brunkow and their children Michael and Oliver of Lincoln; Kendra (Sean) McDonald and their children Myles and Kaysen of Hickman; and Aunt Shirley Brunkow of Milligan, along with numerous cousins. Lucian graduated from Milligan High School in 1970 and continued his education at Milford Tech, where he earned a degree in automechanics in 1972. Lucian's career journey was marked by an impressive range of skills and achievements. He began as an automechanic in Holdrege, NE, before working as a groundskeeper for Nebraska Game and Parks in Lincoln. Lucian later became an over-the-road truck driver for Trinity Industries, earning the distinguished accomplishment of driving 1 million miles accident-free. However, his most cherished role was as a farmer on the Brunkow family farm, which has been in the family for over 100 years. Lucian's dedication to preserving and nurturing the family's land was a point of great pride and a testament to his hard work and love for tradition. Lucian's love for sports began in his youth, playing Little League baseball, making the All-Star team, and excelling as a catcher in fast-pitch softball. He later found joy in supporting his younger brother Keith's passion for racing, helping build a sportsman-class race car and dedicating countless hours in the pits during races. In later years, he proudly carried on the tradition by helping his nephew, Kyle, with his Crazy Cruizer race car. Lucian had a straightforward and no-nonsense demeanor, but beneath that was a kind and gentle heart. Lucian's greatest joy was found in family. He treasured the time spent with his nieces, nephews, and their children, welcoming them to the family farm where he created lasting memories. Lucian will be remembered for his hard working spirit, deep love for his family, and the enduring legacy he leaves on the Brunkow family farm and in the hearts of those who knew him. A Memorial Service for Lucian will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Milligan Auditorium in Milligan, Nebraska with Pastor Jeff Scheich presiding. A Book Signing will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska. Burial of Ashes will be held following the Memorial Service at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Milligan, Nebraska. Memorials are to be directed to the family to be designated at a later date in Lucian's name.
  Person ID	I48901	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	18 Jan 2025

  
  

  Father	Claremont Emil Brunkow,   b. 4 Nov 1920, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska d. 30 May 2002, Tobias, Saline County, Nebraska (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Angeline Louise Koca,   b. 25 Oct 1926, Saline County, Nebraska d. 19 Mar 2015, Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska (Age 88 years)
  Marriage	24 Apr 1951  [1]
  	They were the parents of Lucian, Lucinda and Keith BRUNKOW. After Alice's death, Angeline and Claremont moved to the homeplace to look after Louis. In 1975, they purchased the farm from her father, and it has been in the family more than 100 years (Milligan, p 341).
  Family ID	F7293	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 25 Jun 1952 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Death - 13 Jan 2025 - Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska Burial - - Bohemian National Cemetery (Milligan South), Milligan, Fillmore County, Nebraska  = Link to Google Earth
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• Sources

  [S26] Milligan Centennial History Book Committee, "Milligan Nebraska 1988-2008, Centennial Supplement Book", p. 121 (Reliability: 3).