Dennis J. Brungardt

Dennis Brungardt, 62, of Erie, passed away at 7:51 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, in the Labette Health Emergency Department.

Dennis James Brungardt was born on October 6, 1960, to Gilbert Thomas and Olive Lucille (Fager) Brungardt in Parsons, Kansas.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in the Erie area, graduating from St. Paul High School in 1978.

Following high school, Dennis earned a Bachelor's degree in agriculture from Kansas State University.  He had worked at WG Fertilizer in previous years and had also worked the night shift at the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center.  Currently, Dennis was a truck driver for Ag Choice.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons.  He enjoyed tinkering with and fixing old machinery.  Watching Kansas State sports, especially football and the Kansas City Chiefs were favorite past times.  He also liked to barbecue.

Survivors include:

His mother – Olive Brungardt of Erie, Kansas

One brother – Tom Brungardt of Erie, Kansas

Three sisters – DeeAnn Ketter and her husband, Kevin, of Auburn, Nebraska

Pam Brungardt of Erie, Kansas

Debbie Culbertson and her husband, Kent, of Nevada, Missouri

Numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by his father.

The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic School Gymnasium.  Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Parsons.  The rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.  The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.