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 p.m. until 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

Julie A. Brunette

December 22, 1942 - December 18, 2024

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