Frank W. BRUTT

1930 - 2018

Frank William Brutt, age 87, peacefully went home on Monday, June 11, 2018. He was born to Frederick H. and Katherine M. Brutt, on September 2, 1930, in Elmhurst, NY. A Korean War Veteran, Mr. Brutt was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Brutt, was an advocate of education. He received his BS and MS from Michigan State. Over the years, Mr. Brutt maintained a deep commitment to his alma mater. Upon being honorably discharged from the US Army, Mr. Brutt went on to have an illustrious career in City Planning and Urban Development. Mr. Brutt served as Director of Planning and Development for Okaloosa County, FL; Snohomish County, WA; Palm Beach County, FL; and Director of Community Development for Simi Valley, CA. He remained an active member of the American Institute of Planners. Mr. Brutt is survived by his step-son, Rick Cook (Jennifer), two granddaughters, Nicole and Heather Cook, one great-grandson, Logan; his second wife, Mary Anne Cockerill, four step-daughters, Denise Bir (Mike), Mary Herrera (Roberto), Chris Sears (David), Mona Kizer (Randy); sister-in-law, Ruth Brutt, two nephews, David Brutt (Rhonda), Mark Brutt (Nancy), two nieces, Barb Horstemeyer (Mark), Helen Brutt, and multiple great-nephews and great-nieces. Mr. Brutt was preceded in death by his first wife, Alma C. Brutt, and his brother, Frederick. Mr. Brutt was an active member of Mary Esther United Methodist Church. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, August 11 from 10:00AM to Noon, in the Mary Esther UMC Fellowship Hall, 703 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther, FL 32569. Private internment of his cremains will be in Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, Mr. Brutt, would have appreciated donations to a favorite charity or an alma mater. Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed online at (www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com).