Bruckner was born 12/18/1896 in Nebraska. Always interested in electronics, he worked as an electrical maintenance man for the Postum Co. in Battle Creek, Mi, then with the Curtiss Aeroplane Co., in Bufflo, NY. In 1920, he started his own aircraft company with his friend James Junkin. In 1923, Bruckner and Junkin moved their company to Troy, Ohio, and in 1929, settled on the name WACO Aircraft Co. WACO specialized in light civil aircraft, but during WWII, WACO designed and built primary trainers and troop carriers. Bruckner sold WACO in 1963. Bruckner was also active in Civic affairs was an avid nature lover. He donated the Bruckner Nature Center to the State in 1967.
From the description of Papers, 1928-1972. (University of Wisconsin, Superior). WorldCat record id: 31037794
