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Glenn Brune Obituary
1938 ~ 2015
Ocean Springs
Glenn E. "Skinny" Brune, Sr., 77, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Ocean Springs.
Glenn was born January 6, 1938 in New Orleans, LA and moved with his family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast a few years later. He was a resident of Ocean Springs for over 70 years and all of that time Glenn quietly and capably served his family, his community and his country exceedingly well.
Glenn was a manager at Ingalls Shipbuilding and an officer in the Mississippi National Guard, but he was proud to be known by family and friends as "Skinny" Brune because for many, that was his name. He was unassuming and unpretentious; he was a good man who was respected by everyone who knew him.
Glenn and his wife Myra raised eight children. He adored them and they adored him for so many good reasons. His modest home in Ocean Springs was a meeting place for his children, grandchildren and friends. Glenn often prepared and served gourmet meals for family and friends. He grew vegetables in his yard and brought home speckled trout from the Gulf and prepared wonderful meals for large and small gatherings. Glenn was a celebrity chef.
Glenn graduated from St. Alphonsus School, Ocean Springs High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. He worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 42 years and when he retired in 2000, he was an Electrical Superintendent. He served 32 years in the Army National Guard, part of that time in Germany. Glenn was a Lieutenant Colonel when he retired.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Henrietta Brune; and his brother, Joseph "JE" Brune.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Myra Cospelich Brune; his brother, Henry Brune; his daughters, Sharon (Roland) Weeks, Rhonda (Truman) Schultz, Catherin (Wallace) Boudreaux and Jennifer (Robbie) Schmidt; his sons, Tod (Mattie) Brune, Glenn (Karla) Brune, Jr., James Brune and Reese (Valerie) Brune; his grandchildren, Amber (Darrell) Favre, Truman (Sheena) Schultz, III, Shelby Brune, Ashley and Nick Brune, Miia Newman, Molly Schmidt, Bridgette and Reese Brune, Cooper and Brady Brune and Wallace Boudreaux, III; and by his great-grandchildren, Leah and Ethan Schultz and Panya and Nate Brune.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:30 am until mass time. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Glenn Brune
Dana Heath
November 2, 2015
Dear Cathy,
I was browsing Facebook and found this post. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your Dad well. I pray that you and your family will find peace.
In His Name,
Dana Cowart Heath
Joy Klundt
February 4, 2015
I am so very sorry. My love to all of you. God Bless you in this season of our lives. Angel "skinny" is now in heaven to be your guardian angel,Now and forever.
Danny Seymour
February 3, 2015
Brune Family, Sorry to hear about Skinny.....God Bless y'all.
Tammy Odom Mims
February 3, 2015
Dear Sharon, Tod and Brune Family,
So sorry for the loss of your loved one ... may God continue to bless and comfort you.
Tammy (Odom) Mims
Dwight Douthit
February 2, 2015
Dear Myra, Sharon and Brune family,
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. Much love to you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jana Brune
February 2, 2015
He will be greatly missed. My thoughts to all that loved him.
Flora Point
February 2, 2015
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Kay Seymour Bruening
February 1, 2015
Mrya and all the Brune children,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. May your faith and the many wonderful memories you all created together with Glenn bring you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. All of you now have an angel on your shoulder to guide you through the rest of your lives. Remember all the good times with him. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers as I pray for God to help lift the sorrow from your hearts.
Fondly,
Kay Seymour Bruening
February 1, 2015
The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Marvin and Pat Bernatsky
Steven Pluff
February 1, 2015
It was an honor to have LTC Brune as my Battalion Commander when the old 138th S&S BN was still around. R.I.P. sir.
Ira Mobley
February 1, 2015
To the Family, sincere condolences during your time of bereavement. GOD has a new job for your loved one.
January 31, 2015
May God give you strength and comfort, for He has Glenn in His tender loving arms now and forever. I did not know Glenn well. I am Angie and Maisie's daughter, Karen.
January 31, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time Ps 46 : 1
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
February 1, 2015
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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