Alfred Daniel “Al” Bunch, 85, of Brookston, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Indiana University Arnett Hospital of Lafayette.

  Al was born April 17, 1937 in Attica, Indiana to the late Wilmer Ray and Alice Jeanette (Paul) Bunch and was a 1956 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School.

  Al served in the United States Navy from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1962, during which he served in the Korean War as a Plank Owner on the USS Independence. He also served on the USS Midway and the USS Lake Champlain; serving all three in hydraulics. Al was very proud of his service to our country and his family’s rich legacy of serving in the armed forces. He greatly appreciated the Honor Flight trip with his son, Doug.

  His first marriage was to Anne Pringle; they later divorced. Al would later spend his years with his companion, Carol Trentlage; she passed away in 2020.

  At 14 years old, Al worked at the Tippecanoe Country Club picking up golf balls and serving as a caddy. During high school Al worked at the Long Theater as an usher and also at Silvis Gas Station in Lafayette.

  After his service in the military, Al returned home to begin a career in concrete with his brother, Gail. In 1983, Al formed ADB concrete, eventually partnering with his son, Doug, in 1986. A career of over 30 years, Al helped many friends and neighbors with driveways, sidewalks and pushing snow in the winters.

  Al cared deeply about others, even contributing yearly to the Brookston Fireworks in town. As the family counselor, everybody went to Al for problem solving and advice. He was all about his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, family was the most important thing. Al and Carol enjoyed their many trips to Casinos across the country.

  Surviving are his children, Corina Hutsell (Darrell) of Brookston, Jennifer Bunch Whitlock (Roger) of Battle Ground and Doug Bunch (Theresa) of Reynolds; and one brother, Gregory D. Bunch of Mulberry. Al loved spending time with his family, especially his 12 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

  Preceding him in death with his parents and companion, Carol are eleven siblings, Pauline, Charlotte, Wilma, Gail, Delores, Keith and Kenny (twins), Glenna, and 3 infant siblings; and 1 granddaughter; and 1 great-grandson.

  A celebration of Al’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Friends will be received at Al’s home following the funeral home from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Honor Flight of Lafayette. (Honor Flight Greater Lafayette- PO Box 4782 Lafayette, IN 47903)