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🌱 Lombard native who built famed Brunk Auctions has died at 84

Lombard, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Lombard! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lombard native who built famed Brunk Auctions has died at 84

Also on today's calendar: AAUW Used Book Sale - Presented by AAUW Wheaton-Glen Ellyn Branch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and severe thunderstorms, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun with a shower, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Robert Brunk, 84, Brunk Auctions Founder (antiquesandthearts.com) — Lombard readers may recognize Robert Sterling Brunk, who grew up in town before becoming a prominent auctioneer, artist, and writer in North Carolina. The 84-year-old founder of Brunk Auctions recently died after a long battle with multiple sclerosis, leaving a legacy in the arts, academia, and philanthropy, with a memorial service to be announced later.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)
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