Barry W. Brunner, age 78, of Castalia, passed away Monday morning, October 19, 2026, in the presence of his family, following a battle with cancer.

He was born October 20, 1947, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School in 1966. He was a teacher at Margaretta High School for several years, worked for the Castalia Trout Club, and was Fire Captain at Margaretta Fire Dept, for many years. Barry was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Sandusky, and served on the Margaretta School Board for 12 years. He also enjoyed the morning coffee club with the guys.

He is survived by his two sons Matt (Jennifer) Brunner, and Mike (Jodi) Brunner; five granddaughters Melena, Lyla, Haylie, Jordyn, and Allie; brother in-law Charlie (Deb) Krawetzki; and several nieces and nephews.

Barry was preceded in death by his wife Sherri (Krawetzki) Brunner; son Benjamin Brunner; parents Wayne and Mildred (Karbler) Brunner; sister and brother in-law Beverly and Joe VanCauwenbergh; brother in-law Carl Krawetzki; and sister in-law Missi Castleberry

Friends may call from 9 AM until time of services at 10:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2026, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870. Father Monte Boyles will officiate. Burial will be in Castalia Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Benjamin Brunner Scholarship Fund, C/o Margaretta Schools 209 Lowell St., Castalia, OH 44824. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com