Name: Visitation for Julie Ann Brunette
Start: 2025-01-10T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-11T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care - Middleton

Julie Ann Brunette

December 22, 1942 - December 18, 2024

Middleton - Julie Ann Brunette, age 81, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, having faced her brief battle with cancer with dignity and courage. She was born on December 22, 1942, in Sheboygan, Wis., the daughter of the late Joseph and Stephie (Zorman) Brunette.

After graduating from Sheboygan South High School in 1961, Julie studied Education and Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning both her bachelor's and master's degrees. She later continued her education at UW-Madison, receiving her Juris Doctorate law degree in 1985, after which she practiced law in Middleton for 39 years.

Julie was a very engaged and well-respected member of the Middleton community, having been the first woman to, serve as a member of the Optimist Club of Middleton; become President of Middleton Chamber of Commerce; and serve as Chair of the Middleton Fire Commission; to name a few. She also served on the Middleton Finance and Personnel Committee.

She enjoyed friends, gardening, and music, and always loved laughter. Her hobbies included golfing, playing and watching sports, and travel. Her greatest love was for, and her most precious times were with, her children and family. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who cherished every moment.

Julie is survived by her sons, Jason (Jen) Grosh and Ryan (Mandy) Grosh; her six grandchildren, Kaleigh, Sydney, Bryn, Lilia, Avery and Connor; loving extended family; and many dear friends.

Visitation will be held at Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Care, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Care at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be donated in Julie's honor to the Middleton Optimist Club, Middleton Scouts BSA Troop 640, or Middleton Fire Company No. 1.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761

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Published by Madison.com on Dec. 29, 2024.

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Bill Hunsinger

March 4, 2025

My great friend of 50 years and the smartest, funniest woman I know. She "rarely had opinion"

Marilyn Townsend

January 10, 2025

I respected Julie as a fellow local elected official and fellow lawyer. She always said "if the vote is unanimous, someone is not paying attention." She was a bright light.

Debra Porter

January 4, 2025

My husband and I were blessed to have known Julie Ann. She was so full of spirit, laughter and so fun. She had a strong love for her children,her grand children were her extra special loves. She was so proud of each and every one of them. Her aunts,Uncles, cousins and friends meant so very much to her. She will be having a wonderful time in heaven with the ones that she has longed for. Rest In Peace beautiful lady Rob and Deb

Kurt Sonnentag

January 3, 2025

Julie was an accomplished golfer and was a perennial member of our Tee It Up For The Troops foursome. We had a lot of fun!

Julie Ostby and Rusty Kleinheinz

December 29, 2024

Julie, We are so thankful we were able to visit and have lunch with you here in Florida last February! I can still hear your wonderful laugh across our backyards in Orchid Heights! We have so many great memories and a wonderful friendship! God Bless you and your family! You will be missed, dear friend. Rest in Peace.

Jenny Utter

December 29, 2024

Julie has been our friend and attorney for quite a while. She was a great woman and wonderful friend. A great patriot! We will miss her. Terry & Jenny Utter

Ed Solner

December 29, 2024

Dear family,
Julie is not dead. She lives in all that knew her. As with many who have passed, we are always saddened by their passing. Besides being a friend, she was my attorney who i thought she would never die. My deep sympathy to her family.

Ed Solner

Sandra and Dennis Allen

December 29, 2024

Without Julie we would not have saved our business, enjoyed her humor, golfed when we were supposed to be at work, been on City Council and in multitude of other committees. We could always count on her for friendship and legal advice. Our sympathies to her family, she will be missed but our memories of the good times won´t fade.

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