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Michael John Brust
1950 - 2018
Michael John Brust
1950 - 2018
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Michael Brust Obituary
Michael John Brust of Denton passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. He was born in LaMesa, California on September 30, 1950 to Charles and Ruth Brust.
Michael graduated from Iola High School, Iola, KS in 1968 and attended the University of North Texas. He married Michelle Hughes in Denton, TX on December 20, 2004. Michael was a secondary education teacher for 20 years and retired from Fred Moore High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother.
Michael is survived by his wife Michelle, daughters, Jennifer Wilson, Mariah Brust, Cara Brust, and Ariane Snider, son, John Brust, sister, Peggy Noble, and brother, Jeffrey Brust, six grandchildren, Gavin, Chloe, and Carter Wilson, Charlie and Elsa Brust, and Rilyn Brust. Michael is also survived by nieces, Laura Noble, Julie Fronczek, Melissa Shute, Lisa McColl, Jill Albani-Flores, and Angela Davis, and nephews, Bob Brust, Jason Brust, and Jonathon Blackthorne.
Michael lived life to the fullest and will be missed by many.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:00 PM at DeBerry Funeral Home, 2025 West University Dr., Denton, TX.
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Mark Lee (Pietranski)
July 24, 2022
Mr. Mike.. Im sad to say that I just learned of your passing. I really enjoyed you as a teacher and as a human. You made me think about alot and humbled a cocky teen.
Im usually great with words but im pretty bummed out to discover the news.
Rest Easy Mr. Brust!
-Mark
Lance Gurwell
November 25, 2018
Going to miss you, buddy.
November 12, 2018
My condolences to the Brust Family. I was sad to hear of Michael's passing. He and I worked together for a few years at Fred Moore High.
Kimberly McDade
November 8, 2018
Your wisdom and humor will be greatly missed. Thank you for sharing your experience , your strength ,and your hope with us at the 9 am meetings. Prayers for peace and comfort to your family. RIP Mike
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Jasmin Castro
November 7, 2018
Mike you were an amazing human being, and a great teacher. I often talk to my daughter about the teacher who meant the most to me and you were one of them. You will be missed.
Jim Murphy
November 7, 2018
I loved Mike he was played a huge role in my recovery
Roberto Vasquez Jr
November 7, 2018
Mike, The only teacher I ever called by his first name. We shared some great times and laughs in class. We use to sit, talk and crack up about one of the dumbest, driest sence of humor movies there was, Stuart saves his Family. Not Exactly an Oscar winner, but we both loved that movie. Mike inspired me to go back to school later in my life. We lost touch over the years as people tend to do, but he made a huge impact on me that will never be forgotten. My condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace Mr. Brust.
Bill DeBerry, Jr. & Andrew DeBerry
November 8, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Pat Coate
November 7, 2018
"The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it -- basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them. Charles Bukowski
And so it was with Mike. I will miss you, dear friend.
Donna Hutchinson
November 7, 2018
Will miss you at the 9 am meetings and for your laughs you shared great wisdom. RIP my friend.
Meranda Barks
November 7, 2018
Michelle, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine with grief in your heart, I hope you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of your family and many friends. I will miss Mike so much. He really showed me how it works and loved seeing him EVERY morning. I have hung on to so many of his wise words and quirky sense of humor. I'm so grateful to know, love and learn from him.
Jill Albani-Flores
November 7, 2018
Rest In Peace uncle Mike. Your compassion for others, witty humor, beautiful passion for deep conversation, and spunky political debate sum up the sweet and unique qualities that made you uniquely you. Thank you for always making me feel special during the all too few conversations that we shared. You will be missed and always loved. Say hi to my Dad up in heaven. God bless
Lety Lopez Hill
November 7, 2018
Thank you Mr. Brust for such a positive influence when I needed it most.
Lety Lopez Hill
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