Luther D. Brunson (1881-1921)

BRUNSON, HAFENRICHTER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:13

From Nevada Representative October 18, 1921 (page 1)

Luther Brunson Buried Today

Former Resident of Nevada; Met Death While Working In Missouri

The body of Luther Brunson arrived in Nevada yesterday afternoon from Webster Grove, Mo., near which place he met his death by electrocution while working on a high tension line for the Union Electric Light and Power company.

Mr. Brunson, who was 42 years of age, at the rime of his untimely death, was born and raised here and lived here for 25 years until he left home. He had been a lineman for 20 years and was considered one of the best men in the employ of his company.

He is survived by his father, Sylvester Brunson, one sister, Mrs. Fred Haffenrichter of Peoria, Ill., two brothers, Rollie Brunson of Wells, Minn., an Will Brunson.

Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Bishop funeral home, and interment was made in the Nevada cemetery.