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Brunette, Michael J.

Michael J. Brunette, age 44, of Nekoosa, died Monday, November 5th, 2012.



There will be no public service or visitation, according to his wishes. Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home of Nekoosa is assisting the family.

Michael was born January 27, 1968 in Reading, England to Raymond and Carol (Mallows) Brunette. He married Tammy Greenwald on July 5, 1986 in Kenosha. Mike was a truck driver and was currently employed by RoadReady Transfer Service. He was also formerly employed as a flooring installer in Minocqua, WI.

Mike liked camping, hiking and traveling with his family. He loved sitting around the campfire talking and singing to the guitar. He built several homes with help from his family in Wisconsin. Mike enjoyed working in the garage and worked on multiple projects around the house. He was a caring and loving husband and father.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy, and four sons, Kyle (25), Nicholas (24), Shane (17), and Milo (11); his parents, Raymond Brunette of Kenosha, and Carol (Mel) Carter of Kenosha; one brother, David (Brenda) Brunette of Kenosha; and one sister, Keri (Brian) Schue of Oak Creek; by his father- and mother in-law, Jim and Lynne Greenwald Sr. of Kenosha; his brothers and sisters in-law, James and Marianne Greenwald Jr. of Kenosha, Allen and Cathy Greenwald of Arbor Vitae, and Jose and Jeanet Lopez of Kenosha; and by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Virginia Brunette, and his Aunt, Terry Rasico, both whom he dearly loved , and his grandfather, Francis Brunette.

Mike will be sadly and dearly missed.

Published by Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on Nov. 10, 2012.
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Thinking of you and grandpa Jim today. Time flies.

Nick

Family

September 6, 2023

Mike, Coming up on an unbelievable 10 years that you are gone. I don't know how it's possible. The 4 boys, all men now, are doing wonderful. Kyle has 3 more boys, and a stepdaughter. Shane and Michelle had their first baby in June and he is the happiest most adorable baby ever! I wish you were here. My life would be so much better than it is, I'm sure. I love and miss you always. Your wife, Tammy

Tammy L Brunette

Family

November 2, 2022

Hi Mike, It makes me sad thinking you have been gone for almost 7 years. The kids sure could use and truly miss your love, knowledge, and support. Kyle with a third new son a year old now, Nick doing great with work, and he is just an all-around great support system for his brothers and me. Shane is doing great with a job he has had for a long time, plus he is getting married!!! in June to a wonderful woman, a teacher! You would have loved her as we all do. Milo graduated high school in June and is attending college in Eau Claire! You would be so proud of him. All the boys are healthy and leading exemplary lives. I see them often and we are still a close family. I think all the time about your skills around the house, everything always fixed and running smoothly. What else is there to say? I'm sorry that you are not here. I wish things were different. I hope you are at peace and with my Dad and Aunt Terry, and all the rest who have passed. I bet you are eating Aunt Terry's cookies all the time! And my Dad sure loved you, he thought of you as a son. I miss you and love you and think of you. All my love, your wife, Tammy

Tammy Brunette

Spouse

November 2, 2019

7 years later in a few days. I miss you cause life is hard. Time it flies by man. And life is short. Thanks for everything dad. Wish you were here.

Nick

November 1, 2019

Mike, was just looking over the messages people left for you, and saw how my dad left so many for you. He really loved you and missed you alot. Well, he's gone now too, and I like to think you two are together fishing, working on cars, watching movies and eating pizza, and drinking soda. I miss you, the kids are great, and I wish you were here. You knew so damned much!!!

Tammy Brunette

February 24, 2017

Hey dad. Thinking about you. Love you ttyl

Nick

February 23, 2017

Happy Birthday Dad! 48! Whew whaddyaknow. I miss you a lot pops. Never stop thinking bout you..

Nick B

January 27, 2016

Hey pops, I hope you are enjoying being apart of the world and the water and the trees and the mountains. I really miss you and I wonder what it would be like if you were still here. What a wonderful thing that would be. Im glad mom made this guest book permanent. You deserve it. Im so sorry youre not here. I love you dad. I so hope you are at peace. Ill see you later

Nick

November 5, 2014

Hi Mike, Soon it will be 2 years since you have passed away. Your knowledge and presence is missed every day by your family. I hope you are at peace and are happy and content where we put your ashes in the Wisconsin River at Brunet Island State Park. I think you would have approved. All four of your sons are fine young men, and you have another beautiful grandson as well. I love you and miss you and think of you everyday. You will always be in a special place in my heart. Your wife, Tammy

Tammy Brunette

November 3, 2014

We miss you dad. Happy Fathers Day. Love you

Nick B

June 15, 2014

Michael, Marvin & I loved you like a son! That's why we named our son Aaron Michael. Rest in peace Michael. You were loved!

Barbara Blackshear

May 31, 2014

May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014

Thinking of you Mike, miss you and all your wisdom and knowledge. Think of you when I see your shows are on tv...I love you chesnut

Tammy Brunette

May 29, 2014

Hi Mike feeling a special need today to talk to you, oh the memories I have in my head and my heart, I miss you even tho we didn't get together regularly, I just wish you were still only a phone call away.Oh God its hard,some days are worse than others and today is bad, inever should have started to write this, You are loved Mike.the boys miss and need you , as do I. Rest in Peace my angel till we meet again on the other side Mom xxx

April 29, 2014

Miss you as always. Wish I could ask you questions. I hate that you're not here anymore. I can't even express how much I miss you. Hard to imagine a life without you. But .. Here I am. Damn it. Damn it. Damn it. I love you. Wish you were here. Ttyl pops. Xoxoxo

Nick

March 24, 2014

Miss you Mike. You will always be one of us and in our hearts. Love you. Lynne

November 5, 2013

Thinking of you today. I love you, and miss your knowledge and shared memories.

Tammy Brunette

November 5, 2013

Michael, sure miss you,i would like to go back in time,to see you-love Jim Greenwald sr.

JIM P Greenwald sr

October 28, 2013

I miss you. I love you. I wish you were here man...

Nick

October 27, 2013

Mike your gone,but will always be rememered,Love Jim.

Jim P Greenwald Sr

April 21, 2013

And not a day goes by, my father, that I do not think of you, or that I do not feel this loss. How necessary you always were... As we know now more than ever... I love you

Nick Brunette

April 19, 2013

Lets celebrate the day after instead, cause Im sure somehow you'd like that. ;) love you Dad.

Nicholas

January 29, 2013

Happy Birthday Mike,sure wish you were here to all enjoy it.my thoughts are with you always.Love Jim

JIM GREENWALD SR

January 28, 2013

I love your family, Mike, as I know you did. Wish we had met. Hugs to all.
It is now 11 years since we lost our son.
I grive with your family this weekend.

JANE COPPOLA

January 27, 2013

Remembering you today on what would have been your birthday. Miss you. R.I.P. Michael

January 27, 2013

Miss you today Mike, on what would be your 45th birthday.

Tammy Brunette

January 27, 2013

Miss you more each day Mike, we all do. Rest in the peace of the LORD until we meet again. Love you forever Mom

January 8, 2013

I miss you pops..

Nicholas Brunette

January 8, 2013

Mike, sure wish i had a time machine,Sure not the same with out you,God Bless-Dad Greenwald Sr.

Jim Greenwald Sr

November 28, 2012

Sorry to hear about Mike I always looked forward to sleeping over at his house cause we got to stay up all night. That just wasn't allowed at my house. He treated me like a little brother and would include me in things which was pretty cool.

Rich

November 27, 2012

Mike's love for his boys always impressed me. He and Tammy have instilled great values, work ethics, generosity, and manners through their tremendous love. I always enjoyed any parent conference with Mike and Tammy, because I knew there would be humor. Tammy, I hope you will let me know how we can help. i love you all! Mike will be greatly missed and his love will never cease.

Lorraine Krajewski

November 18, 2012

Tammy, I'm sorry for your loss. Mike was a friend that knew how to make everyone smile. I think back to our friendship and remember the little things like having snow ball fights after school, or sharing a frozen pizza with a proud new father. Every time I look at the old house across the street from my Mom and Dad, I think about a young escape artist sneaking out his 2nd floor bedroom window because he knew there was an adventure to be had that night. I enjoyed the long talks we used to have when we were growing up, he helped me see world in a slightly different light. I will miss my friend.

Jeff Price

November 18, 2012

Mike,you brought much light in to my life,and always were a great help.You are Loved by us all.God Bless.

James Greenwald Sr.

November 15, 2012

Mike,really will miss you dearly,I will always remember the good times we had together,places we all went,so rest in peace and you will always be in my mind, God Bless you Mike-Love Jim.

JIM P GREENWALD SR

November 15, 2012

Mike you will be missed by so many. I hope you are at peace now. May God bless you and watch over Tammy and the boys.Love your mother-in-law Lynne

November 14, 2012

I love you dad. I hope your burdens are light wherever you are now. I miss you and I love you and I will forever need you. I never didn't. I love you, dad. Ill talk to you in my dreams. Love, Nick

Nick Brunette

November 14, 2012

i beleave i knew mike. even if didnt hes a fellow truckdriver. and im only 45. but may godbless him. as we say in the trucking busiess keep on trking in heaven. again godbless and ill be praying for the family

skip kealey

November 13, 2012

Tammy & Family - Shocked and saddened to hear of Mikes passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Keith Wilkes

November 12, 2012

I love you ,thanks for being MY big brother and friend...I will miss you .See you later xoxoxoxo

Keri (Brunette)Schue

November 12, 2012

to a much loved cousin my heart goes out to your lovely wife tammy and four beautiful sons your loving mum carol brother dave and sister keri and to all who new you and loved you for who you were a great and loving man ill miss you cous

sharon defazio

November 11, 2012

Love you always and forever Michael John you:ll always be with me, and I promise you I will not let Tammy or your boys be in need of any thing. May God be with you till we meet again, my beautiful baby boy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

November 10, 2012

I will love and miss you forever Mike...My first true love and friend, you know you will always be in my heart. I love you.

Tammy Brunette

November 10, 2012

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