Mr. Timothy Brunette, 75, lifelong resident of the Village of Howard, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, with his family at his side.

He was born, November 24, 1947, in Green Bay, to Emanual "Jargo" and Edwina (Fritsch) Brunette.

Tim was a man of family, community, and adventure. His life was like an award-winning novel. A life of great love, a beautiful family, and a community that made everywhere feel like home.

Tim joined the St. John Baptist Choir, just to meet Kathy Van Donsel. His love story went on with Kathy and they were married on June 29, 1968. His family soon grew to six, with four children, then to eight, with each child's spouse, and finally to 19, adding 11 grandchildren. Tim left behind the legacy of family. He was a man that had everything when his family was by his side. He was a present husband, partner, father, grandfather, and friend. Tim showed pride in his family that stuck together, accomplished great things, and never stopped dreaming. His legacy lives on with the stories his children and grandchildren share because of the sacrifice of time he gifted his family.

As Tim's family grew so did his community. Tim and Kathy owned and operated the Watering Hole in Howard together for many years. Tim was known in the community as the first person to step up, give back, and support community growth. His intellectual contributions are uniquely dispersed throughout the community of Howard. His support was unwavering; being a friend, neighbor, or stranger to Tim made no difference. He would make time for anyone who needed it. Tim's contagious tenacity and gentle demeanor uplifted everyone. He saw a community full of people that could accomplish anything they put their minds to. He never stopped going, growing, or supporting.

Tim developed a travel thumb as he got older. His children and grandchildren had him chasing across the country for all sorts of events. He was a man filled with pride for every place he was able to travel and every event he was able to attend. As a man with such intellect and desire to be the life of the party, he began to settle down. He found his travel partner, Leann, and they shared stories of the friends and family they made during their travels to Arizona. Tim gratefully accepted and extended his family to include Leann's siblings, spouses, children, and grandchildren. Together they conquered the challenging adventure of attending as many community, children, and grandchildren's events as they could; they were successful. The quiet life did not come without a fight from them both. Tim still knew how to be the life of the party, but learned to enjoy the peace life has to offer. Tim grew his family one more time; his dog Emmie stuck by his side to snag leftovers and give endless cuddles until she couldn't. As his life has come full circle, he now has re-joined with his wife Kathy.

Survivors include his significant other, Leann; four children and their spouses, Benjamin and Kari Brunette, Marguerite and Eric Dunning, Blaine and Teresa Brunette, Francis and Tara Brunette, all of Green Bay; his grandchildren, Logan, Mason, Erin, Mia, Breanne, Emily, Alex, MacKenzie, Alexis, Hailey, Talyn; his brother and sisters and their spouses, Barb Brunette, Lynn and Jack Twet, Jane Knight; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by wife, Kathy Brunette; parents, Jargo and Edwina Brunette; siblings, the twins, brother, Tom Brunette, brother-in-law, Norris Knight.

Friends may gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27. A Parish Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday, June 28 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2597 Glendale Ave., (The entrance is directly across from BP gas station on Glendale Ave.) from 10 to 11 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Entombment will be in Shrine of the Good Shepherd Mausoleum. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.

A memorial fund has been established in Tim's name.

The family extends a special thank you to Aurora Hospital, nurses and doctors, and all his wonderful family and friends who helped care for Tim.