Loris Glenn Brubeck, Jr. “Junior”

Memorial service for Loris Glenn Brubeck, Jr. “Junior” 78, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Eudora Baptist Church. He passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Private family inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Junior was born April 22, 1938 in Humansville, MO, the son of Loris Glenn and Alice “Marie” (Myers) Brubeck.

After graduating from high school, he began his automotive career as a mechanic’s assistant at a Pontiac dealership when he met Jim Clark. After asking to be hired for four months, Clark offered him a position as a body shop assistant. Over the next 30 years, Brubeck worked as a technician, service manager, sales manager and general manager. In 1992, he purchased the dealership.

He was active in various community organizations. He promoted many local organizations and was a strong proponent to “buy local”, whether it was his dealership or others. He earned the Chrysler’s 5-star recognition for many continuous years. He was the Kansas Automobile Dealers Association’s Regional Vice President, Treasurer, Vice Chairman and Chairman. He also served on the National Dodge Dealer Council for multiple years as well as the Kansas City Zone Dealer Council. He was elected by his peers for the Time Quality Dealer. During his ownership, he had many loyal customers as well as employees which made for many long-lasting friendships. He loved spending time with his family and had great interest in his grandchildren’s activities. He was the tower of strength and support for the entire family. He was an avid fisherman and made 31 fishing trips to Canada, which he looked forward to going every year.

He married Phyllis LuAnn Blough July 12, 1957 in Linwood, KS. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Tammy (Wiley) Burnett, Julie Ahrens, both of Lawrence; one son, Bryan Brubeck, Shawnee, KS; six grandchildren, Justin Ahrens, Andrea Franklin, Ashley Burnett, Lacey Burnett, Andrew Brubeck, Nicholas Brubeck and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Goodman.

The family will greet friends at 10 – 11 a.m. one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

20 Condolences

  1. B.D (doc) Kunc on November 15, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    So sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers.



  2. freida helm houk on November 16, 2016 at 6:54 am

    To the Burnett family, sorry to hear about the passing of your father, grandfather Thoughts and prayers to you and your family



  3. Jeff & Mary Lou Lopp on November 16, 2016 at 8:06 am

    We are so sorry to learn of Junior’s passing. He was a very good man with strong scruples and a mentor to many. We have a lot of fond memories.



  4. Judy Copeland on November 16, 2016 at 9:29 am

    So sorry what a great man he will be missed.



  5. Lisa Johnston on November 16, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Tammy,
    I am so sorry to hear about your father’s death. I will keep you and all of your family in my prayers as you grieve.



  6. Keri & Phillip Rodriquez on November 16, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    We are so sorry to hear about Jr. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed!



  7. Marsha Goff on November 16, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Junior was one of the truly good guys who has exchanged his white hat for a halo. Ray and I will miss him greatly. We extend our deepest sympathy to Phyllis and their children.



  8. Norma Gunn & Denise Stauffer on November 16, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Junior will be greatly missed.We are saddened at the loss of Junior.
    We have always loved him like he was family! Ewing always thought the world of him.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Norma Gunn & Denise Stauffer



  9. Ron and Debbie Rowland on November 16, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    Tammy, Julie and Bryan. So sorry for the loss of your dad. He will not be forgotten



  10. Sheryl (Kunc) Simmons on November 17, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Dear Phyllis, Tammy, Julie, Bryan and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Junior. Please know that we are keeping all of you close in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
    Take care.
    Love,
    Sheryl (Kunc) Simmons and Brian Simmons



  11. The Montgomery Family on November 17, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Tammy,
    We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.



  12. Jeremy and Amy Douglass on November 17, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Justin we are saddened to learn of Junior’s passing. I enjoyed reading a bit more about him, and can certainly see that you learned a great deal about the auto industry and kindness to customers (no matter how hard to deal with) from him. I never knew him as well as some of the younger generation there at Jim Clark, but just like you, I remember him always having a smile!!
    You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.



  13. Barb Vantuyl on November 18, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    Dear Phyllis,Tammy,Julie,Bryan & family. I am deeply saddened by the passing of Junior. He was such wonderful man. A devoted family man, a good friend and mentor to me and so many others. I admired his honesty and the compassion that he showed to his employees, customers and friends. He was one of a kind–hard to find in the automobile business. He will truly be missed! My sincere, heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.



  14. Roger and Carol Brubeck on November 20, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    Junior was an older cousin that I looked up to. I want to give my condolences to his family and assure them of our prayers.



  15. Earl Wayne McNich on November 20, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    For the Burnett Family, I was so very sorry to hear about the loss and will hold the family in my prayers.



  16. Terry Copp on November 21, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Phyllis, Tammy, Julie, Bryan, and family.,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss, our loss, he was a special man. Our thoughts, and prayers are with you all during this sad time. I think of you all often, of times past and many special memories, though they were simple, they were and are very special memories to me today.
    Terry and Linda Copp



  17. Ms. Flonnie Taylor on November 22, 2016 at 10:36 am

    Sincere Condolences To The Brubeck Family,
    So sorry for your loss. May. “the God of all comfort,” be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. 2 Corinthians 1:3.
    With Heartfelt Regret,



  18. Sandy Davis on November 22, 2016 at 10:38 am

    So very sorry for your loss.
    Thoughts and prayers.
    Sandy



  19. Brian Fisher on May 15, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    So sorry to hear of Juniors passing. As a young man, i worked for him to several years. I can tell you there’s none finer than Junior. He made a very positive impression upon me. Thank you Junior! Bless you and your family!



  20. Brian Fisher on May 15, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    So sorry to hear of Juniors passing. As a young man, i worked for him for several years. I can tell you there’s none finer than Junior. He made a very positive impression upon me. Thank you Junior! Bless you and your family!



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