John M. Bruette
September 13, 1949 - February 18, 2020
Obituary
OREGON - John M. Bruette, age 70, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. He was born on Sept. 13, 1949, in Menominee, Mich., the son of Raymond and Angela (Deluca) Bruette. John graduated from Peshtigo High School and Northwestern Technical College, Green Bay. He married his high school sweetheart, Darlene Behling, on Aug. 14, 1972, and their long-awaited son, Michael John, arrived in July 1984.
John served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Oregon/Brooklyn VFW Post No. 10272 and St. John's Lutheran Church. John was an active volunteer for many different organizations over the years. Along with Darlene, he volunteered for several American Red Cross blood drives and the Oregon Food Pantry, and worked at the voting polls for the Village of Oregon. John worked as a computer programmer for the Department of Agriculture, retiring in 2008.
John and Darlene enjoyed traveling across the U.S. in their camper, especially visiting lighthouses and the annual balloon festival in Albuquerque, N.M. He loved photography and spending time with his grandkids. John took great pleasure in attending their activities, especially Devan’s soccer games and his weekly sleepovers with Dawson.
John is survived by his son, Michael Bruette (Brittany Wagner); grandchildren, Devan Turk and Dawson Bruette; brothers, George (Gail) Bruette and Jerry (Diane) Bruette; sister, Joann (Richard) Herman; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; and his parents.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at GUNDERSON ORE¬GON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. Visitation will continue following the service until 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Celebration of Life
Tue Feb 25, 2020 @ 4:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Tue Feb 25, 2020 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Sue Lawrence
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Oregon lost a very respected and caring person. As it reads serving the community and others was important to John. He and Darlene made a great team. Michael, I'm so sorry you have lost your parents at your young age. You and family meant a lot to John. I hope you find support from God, family and friends through this difficult time. My sympathy goes to you ALL. Sue Lawrence
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Mark and Kathy Larson
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you Michael and all of the family. Kathy and I were neighbors to John and Darlene for many years, and you couldn't ask for better friends and neighbors. We got to see Michael grow up and they watched our daughters grow up.
Mark and Kathy Larson
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Anne Wawrzyniak
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So sorry for your loss. John and Darlene were two of the "good ones."
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Rebecca Hetue
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Michael and Brittany, I am sorry for the loss of your father. You do not know me, nor did your Dad...but we were second cousins. A friend of mine sent me his obituary, recognizing the last name and asked if we were related. I found a family book, and yes we are. It would have been so nice to have met him...I am sorry I did not get the opportunity. It sounds like he was a wonderful person. It would even be nice to meet you someday, or even your Dad’s siblings....if ever you are interested my Email is bechetue@yahoo.com. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. In Him, Rebecca Hetue