Robert LaVern Brundege, 72 years old, went home to be with his Lord and his brother Gary on June 15, 2024, at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing, Delhi.
Robert was born March 4, 1952, to Willa E. Brundege Harris “Midge” at Middle Elizabeth Horton Hospital, Middletown. Robert is the stepson of his devoted and loving dad Millard E. Harris. Robert will join his brother Gary C. Brundege in heaven.
Robert graduated from Walton High with Honors in June 1970. Robert was predeceased by his father Charles V. Brundege, brother Gary Charles Brundege, and adopted brother, David.
After graduation Robert worked many years at the South Side Mall, Oneonta, as a janitor and maintenance for 15 years. He left for a position near home and worked at DelMet, a stock chaser for 13 years, where he retired. Robert also worked at the Job Corps for five years in Salt Lake City. He then took a job of working for his mom, Midge. Robert also worked for many years with his dad Millard (Bub) as his right-hand man, everything and anything he needed done. Bob was a member of the CMA church. Bob loved to ride his scooter all over Walton, and loved to fish.
Robert is survived by his mother and stepfather Willa (Midge) E. Harris and Millard (Bub) Harris, his loving sister Dr. Barbara Brundege Kuhlow (Allen), stepsisters Lynette D. Harris DeVost, and Jolene S. Harris Terry, who he loved very much; adopted sister Toni Kupillos of Binghamton, favorite cousin Helen Hornbeck of Afton, nieces Amelia Brundage Johnston (Brett), and Isabelle Brundage Wood (Josh), nephew Gary Charles Brundage (Jenny), step-nephew Thomas Terry of Sidney Center, Carter DeVost of Unadilla, step-nieces Bonnie Terry (Paul) of Harpursville, Audrey Terry (Wyatt) of Unadilla; great-nephew Brock William Wood, Oneonta, great-nieces Zoe Eileen Wood, Oneonta, and Lea Charlie Johnston, Port Crane.
At his request there will be no calling hours or funeral.
Arrangements are with Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton. Expressions of sympathy may be made online at www.courtneyfh.com
