On Saturday, January 8, 2011 my father was caught in an avalanche and buried under eight feet of snow. Everyone had their rescue beacons on, but they couldn't get him out in time. Two other riders were caught in the slide, but fortunately nobody else was seriously injured. The riding group assisted the Search and Rescue team, then followed them out.
They went back up yesterday to dig the three buried snowmobiles out. I drove Mom and my brother to the mortuary to see him, but I didn't go inside. I didn't know if I could deal with that. I've got to keep it together for now. When we came back through Coram we saw Dad's truck and trailer in a parking lot. Mom's doing alright, all things considered. It's pretty much been a constant procession of phone calls and visitors. Everybody's been very supportive, and we really appreciate it.
I'd wager that there was nobody who cared for their family like my Dad. Being in business for himself, there were lean times, but he always worked hard to put food on the table and clothes on our backs. He always put us first, and he was always there for us. If I ever turn out to be half the father he was, I'll be doing alright.
Bruce L. Jungnitsch: February 13, 1957 - January 8, 2011
I love you, Dad, and I miss you.
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Little brother, I am so sorry.
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like he was a great man and will be missed terribly by all.
Love you! Keep helping your Mom and brother.
Uncle Mike
Alma, MI
He was the best friend and we all will miss him and remember him forever. flori
I'm very sorry to hear the news. I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Missy Hiser Armstrong
Bruce Jungnitsch was a rarity. There is so much one can say about him but right now all of the right words are hard to find for all of us. My Husband Keith and your Dad worked together. I met him through Keith and I could always count on being picked on and nagged at in a most loving and playful banter. This loss is at times incomprehensible. He once told me that his greatest accomplishments in Life was the woman he married and the Children they had. I envied the marriage, and I know that he was so proud of his children. Please give our Love to your Mom Penny and we want you all to know that we carry you all in our hearts thoughts and prayers. Our worlds will never be the same without his presence.
Keith and Michele Bradley
I graduated from St. Charles with Bruce and Penny in 1975. I remember Bruce as being a great guy back then. Sounds like he continued to be throughout his life. I'm sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie (Fulton) Stuart
Don't know if you remember me, but a few years back you were sincerely happy that it was my canoe flipping over in the Flathead River and not yours. When Amy called me to tell me what had happened to your Dad I was stunned and so terribly saddened. Your father can most certainly be described as being a very ornery gentleman who had mastered the art of subtle and consistent harrassment. I seemed to have the same "love" of horses as you did of floating devices, aka terror. Your father never let the opportunity pass to remind me of my shortcomings. It was so obvious that your parents were sweethearts in every sense of the word. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers for a long while.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You write with such emotion and sentiment, you made me cry. Your dad is smiling down on you!! After reading your blog, something tells me that you will be like your dad!What a lucky guy to have a son like you!
Be gentle and kind to yourself during this tender time of grief and healing.
Hey Luke I just stumbled on to your blog,was tough reading all the things everyone had to say about your Dad.I considered him as a brother we worked together for so long it was like we knew what the other was thinking..well most the time I cannot remember a time when we never had a good time at work I really enjoyed your whole family as their were quite a few times we all worked together,always joking and having a good time and building the best houses. Your Dad would never scrimp on quality..Ever!I miss him everyday and think about him with a smile on my face.I feel privileged to have Him and you your Mom and Aaron in My life.Shawn
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