Mary B. Brune

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary B. (Bollinger High) Brune, age 92, announces her passing from this earth into the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Woodcrest in Decatur, Indiana.

Mary was born in Decatur on September 16, 1926 to Arlie D. and Pearl M. (May) Bollinger. She graduated from Decatur High School in 1944. She married Collin B. High on March 6, 1948. They lived in Ada, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio, and Fort Wayne, IN, before settling in Decatur, Indiana. They had 4 children, who survive: Ralph (Dina) High of Indianapolis, Colleen (Scott) Daily of Fort Wayne, Linda (Terry) Smitley of Decatur, and Kevin (Karen) High of Kalamazoo, MI. Collin passed away September 8, 1967. Mary worked for North Adams Schools lunch services from 1970 to 1978. In 1978, she married Allen E. Brune from Decatur, and worked with him at Commercial Print Shop from 1978 to 1991. Mary acquired 5 step-children in her marriage to Al, whom survive: Amy (Larry) Peters of Clarksville, TN, Charlie (Jean) Brune of Decatur, Katie (Bob) Gent of Decatur, Jim (Rhonda) Brune of Decatur, and John (Jodie) Brune of Fort Wayne. Al passed away November 26, 2014. Together, they have 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Mary was a past member of the Tri-Kappa Sorority and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. She helped the church with bulletins, newsletters and cooking at church camp, as well as many committees at the church, including the Wednesday night community meal. She loved traveling, antiquing, dancing with Al, gardening, flowers, and music - but the most important was Mary's family, whom she is very proud of.

Mary is survived by her sister Helen Adams of Fort Wayne. Two brothers are deceased, Royal and Ralph Bollinger, as well as two sisters, Florine Snyder and Joan Meyer.

Services for Mary will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, with calling one hour prior. Officiating will be Rev. Harold Klinker. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to Fishes and Loaves (Wednesday meal) at the First United Methodist Church or to donor’s choice.

In Lieu of flowers, Mary would like her friends to take their family out for a dish of ice cream in her memory.