Nelson Eugene Brundige

Message from Charles Klimko

Mr. Brundige was my Civics teacher, at the Athens Middle-School, during the 1974 - 75 school-year. He was an excellent teacher, and he took a genuine-interest in the well-being of his students. Mr. Brundige was one-of the teacher-chaperones on the annual eighth-graders trip-to Washington, D.C.; he helped coordinate efforts to raise money for the kids whose parents had-trouble-affording the money that each student was charged to-go. A good-man and a class-act.

A candle was lit by Charles Klimko on June 21, 2017 6:48 AM

Message from Jane Faber

Gene was helpful to me and to the church I was serving during a very difficult time.

He was also a very special person.

Message from Les Mann

Gene was a man of many gifts, and I knew him through his sharing and teaching of mediation. He was a compassionate, creative and wise resolver of conflict, widely sought for his expertise. Anger subsided, problems solved, relationships healed, all because of Gene's loving touch. I give thanks for his presence in my life. He truly was a man of God.

A candle was lit by Les Mann on May 31, 2017 5:04 PM

Message from Jim Waugh

Gene was such an ally for our West Ohio Reconciling Group. He offered so much wise counsel to our group as we planned activities and mapped out our strategy. I will also miss him personally as a friend and colleague. I give thanks to God for Gene's life and witness for justice.

Message from Karen Muntzing

Gene's ministry stretched far and wide. I give thanks for his gift and passion for helping congregations navigate solutions through conflicted environments in local church settings. Despite whatever challenges he faced or the congregation was facing, he never gave up hope. I thank God for Gene's enduring ministry.

A candle was lit by Karen Muntzing on May 31, 2017 12:23 PM

A candle was lit by Rev. Dan Kiger on May 29, 2017 6:35 AM

Message from Rev Roger and Sue Grace

Our sympathy to you in your loss of Gene. He touched a lot of lives, including ours. May the Lord be with you.

A candle was lit by Roger and Sue Grace on May 28, 2017 11:50 PM

Message from Rev. Lowell Headley

Eugene had one of the most Christlike hearts of including and embracing people I have ever witnessed. And I am amazed at his ability to change the hearts and minds of others to also include and embrace those who are poor and marginalized. Thank God for his life and ministry.

Message from Rev. Virginia Geaman

My thoughts & prayers are with you in the loss of a true servant of God. I had the joy of working with Gene many times & I cherished his friendship. He taught me much about social justice & integrity. I will never forget the time he took me to the prison to view the electric chair, talk with the warden & some prisoners on death row. It was a life changing experience for me. He was always willing to use his skills in any way he could & I called on him for help for Conference & District events many times. We served on The Board of Church & Society together & we were all blessed by his common sense, intelligence & sense of humor. His passing is a great loss.

A candle was lit by Margie Jobe on May 25, 2017 2:26 PM

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Gene was my pastor, my friend, my colleague, my mentor and my encourager as well as my listener. Needless to say, I will greatly miss his presence in my life. God has definitely taken an angel from this earth. I'm sure Gene is sitting up there with God and observing all of us as we grieve his passing. I pray that I will be able to shake his hand one more time when I see him there. My prayers are with all his many families and friends.

A candle was lit by Eric Layxock (Son) on May 24, 2017 1:11 PM

Message from Eric Laycock (SON)

Gene, no words can express my sorrow for losing you. But I am so glad you are at peace up there with the Lord. You were and always will be an amazing man that guided me through life. I will sorely miss you and think and pray to you every single day. I love you with all of my heart. God bless you Gene.

Message from Betty Widgeon

An impressive individual who impacted so many for the better. Gene will be missed sorely.

Message from Arnie Chonko

Mr. B was an influential teacher and later helped me with my career choice while in college. He was a good confidant and he will be missed. My sympathies to those who loved him.