Ralph Brunke

Ralph L. Brunke, age 87, passed away March 3, 2018. Ralph was a veteran in the Untied States Marine Corps. Beloved husband of Sally (nee Mika) for 66 years. Loving father of Richard (Laurie), Ralph (Julie), Nancy (Steve) Commare, Sally (Larry) Evanshank and Robert (Linda). Devoted grandfather of Richard (Kate), Jen (Renie), Monica (Jon), Laurie, David, Joseph (Kari), John, Audrey (Bruce), James (Jenny) Daniel (Carrie), Michael and Melissa. and great grandfather of Kaili, Hayden, Cyrus, Devin, Emma, Rylee and Alyssa. Dear brother of Louise Smith, Carl (Barbara) Brunke and the late David and the late Ernest. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, www.nmcrs.org would be appreciated. Ralph was the founder and broker of Century Realty on Belmont Ave, in Chicago, for more than 50 years. Visitation Thursday March 8, 2018 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels 8300 W. Lawrence Ave. Norridge. Funeral Friday, beginning at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. and will then proceed to St. Eugene Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Niles. info www.cumberlandchapels.com or 708-456-8300