Our founder left a strong legacy based on doing the right thing and treating people like they want to be treated- He will be greatly missed. Dwain and Carolyn Bruner bought their first dealership in Wolfe City, Texas in 1962.
Dwain was approached by General Motors to acquire the Chevrolet dealership in Stephenville, Texas in 1969. Dwain and Carolyn visited Stephenville and knew immediately that this town would be a great place to raise their family and grow the business. Over the years, the dealership expanded with new facilities, the addition of new car brands, and dealerships in neighboring communities. Also, during this time, Dwain owned Bruner Insurance Agency, Bruner RV, and The Car Wash at Bruner’s. He mentored several employees to operate and own their own car dealerships. At the time of Dwain’s death, he had celebrated 58 years as a Chevrolet Dealer; 37 years as a Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep Dealer; 30 years as a Buick, GMC, and Cadillac dealer; and 13 years as a Toyota dealer.
Throughout the years, Dwain received many accolades and awards for his work, but service was always his focus. He devoted a life of leadership to the people in the communities where he lived. Throughout his life he served 65 years with Chambers of Commerce, 65 years of membership with Kiwanis, 33 years on the Board of Directors of Town and Country Bank, 11 years as a local school board trustee, 9 years on the Board of Trustees for Howard Payne University, 70 years as an avid Baylor University Alumni and contributor, 60 years of Masonic and Scottish Rite membership, and 70 years of active service to the local First Baptist Churches.
Dwain Bruner
November 14, 1930 ~ January 3, 2021
