age 75, of Pembine, passed away on June 14, 2023. He was born in Menominee, Mich. on June 26, 1947; son of the late Elmer and Mary (Mann) Bruette. Butch was a Vietnam Veteran with the US Army and also served as a Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes. He was an avid collector of movies and worked as a tree topper in the woods around Pembine. Butch had many friends who he cared for deeply.
Butch is survived by his only child, Pauline Brown and son-in-law, Michael Brown. He leaves behind three grandchildren: Rance and Zachary Levens and Monica Grider. He also leaves behind sisters: Hope Reines, Sharon (James) Werner and Betty Keller; as well as a niece, Dawn Nelezen; a nephew, Aaron Keller; and sister-in-law, Charlene Bruette; along with his dog “Scooter” who he loved very much. Mr. Bruette was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 29th, 2023 from 10am – 11am at Roubal Funeral Home. Following visitation, a brief memorial service will be held at Roubal Funeral Home, then followed by a graveside service with Full Military Honors by the Amberg American Legion Post #428 at Amberg Cemetery.
Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting Elmer’s family with arrangements.
