DR. LANE JERRY BRUNNER

FOUNDING DEAN’S PASSION FOR EDUCATION WILL IMPACT GENERATIONS OF PHARMACY GRADUATES

AS THE FOUNDING dean of The University of Texas at Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy, Dr. Lane Jerry Brunner created a legacy that will impact generations of UT Tyler pharmacy graduates.

“Dr. Brunner played a tremendous role in establishing the college and building the program,” says President Kirk A. Calhoun, MD, FACP. “His passion for pharmacy education is quite evident in the college today. Dr. Brunner was, and will forever be, a very important part of UT Tyler.”

Brunner passed away on Aug. 31, 2022, after a long illness.

Born in Offenbach, Germany, to Karin Wissig and Howard Ray Brunner, Brunner traveled extensively before settling in Seattle, Washington, where he began his lifelong career in pharmacy research and met his wife of 32 years, Molly.

Brunner earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, a Master of Science in Pharmaceutics from the University of Houston and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy, specializing in pharmacokinetics, from the University of Georgia.

His many professional accomplishments include multiple graduate and post-doctoral fellowships, including research for NASA, and he cherished his work as the dean of the UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy, a position he held for nine years.

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and strong work ethic, both of which endeared him to faculty and students alike.

Brunner is survived by his wife, his parents and his three children, Jordan, Evan and Lauren.

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