Owen Wayne Brunk, 83, of Brandywine passed away on April 23, 2025, at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1942, in Deer Park, Maryland, the son of the late Owen Kenneth and Niomi (Arnold) Brunk.
Mr. Brunk was a graduate of Westminister High School and was a Lutheran by faith.
He had worked as chief of police in Hampstead, Maryland, and retired as a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory a daughter, Dawn Frame (Charles) of Brandywine; two sons, Owen Wayne Brunk, Jr. (Lisa) and Brian Henry Brunk (Tammy), all of Taneytown, Maryland; a sister, Patricia Brown (Jim) of Wyoming; a brother, Robert Brunk (Connie) of Taneytown, Maryland; 10 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; two nephews; and five nieces.
He was also preceded in death by a son, William Patrick; and three sisters, Sandra, Debbie and Brenda.
In honoring his wishes, his body has been cremated.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to South Fork Volunteer Fire Department.
Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.
