Donald
Donald Bruchey
d. October 2, 2012
Mr. Donald L. Bruchey, 66, of Thurmont, Maryland, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Washington Hospital Center.
Born November 13, 1945 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late William B. and Marguerite Murphy Bruchey.
Mr. Bruchey retired, after many years of service, from NIST. He was a member of the American Legion Post #168, Sons of AMVETS Post #7, Blue Ridge Sportsman Club, South Mountain Rod and Gun Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Littlestown Eagle Riders #2226. Donald enjoyed sports, especially the Ravens, going to the Orioles Games and fishing. In earlier years he played softball for teams in Frederick County.
He is survived by his daughter Donna Bruchey and granddaughter Lisa Eichelberger of Thurmont, his brother Edward Bruchey and sister Carol Hagan and his loving companion Cathy Kettler. He will also be remembered by his many special friends as well as his dogs “Maggie” and “Sophia”.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 E. Main Street, Thurmont, MD Sunday, October 7, from 2-4- and 7-9 pm, where services will be held Monday, October 8, at 11:00 am.
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations, in his memory, to the Frederick County Humane Society, 217 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 or Frederick County Animal Shelter, 1832 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702.
Born November 13, 1945 in Frederick, Maryland, he was the son of the late William B. and Marguerite Murphy Bruchey.
Mr. Bruchey retired, after many years of service, from NIST. He was a member of the American Legion Post #168, Sons of AMVETS Post #7, Blue Ridge Sportsman Club, South Mountain Rod and Gun Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Littlestown Eagle Riders #2226. Donald enjoyed sports, especially the Ravens, going to the Orioles Games and fishing. In earlier years he played softball for teams in Frederick County.
He is survived by his daughter Donna Bruchey and granddaughter Lisa Eichelberger of Thurmont, his brother Edward Bruchey and sister Carol Hagan and his loving companion Cathy Kettler. He will also be remembered by his many special friends as well as his dogs “Maggie” and “Sophia”.
The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 104 E. Main Street, Thurmont, MD Sunday, October 7, from 2-4- and 7-9 pm, where services will be held Monday, October 8, at 11:00 am.
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations, in his memory, to the Frederick County Humane Society, 217 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21701 or Frederick County Animal Shelter, 1832 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702.
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