Louis Bruette

Louis Bruette, age 90, of New London left his earthly home on Saturday, October 4, 2025 and began his next journey joining his siblings and many loved ones who await him with open arms. Louie was born on May 10, 1935 in Paulding, Michigan to the late Roy and Lena (Pelky) Bruette.

He attended St. Mary's during his elementary years and then Bear Creek High School. He left school early to enlist in the United States Navy proudly serving during the Korean War from 1952-1957. He was aboard the USS Ashland LSD1 alongside his two brothers, Adolph and Marlin. His experiences in the Navy provided him rich opportunities to see the world and gave him many stories to tell about his adventures both on and off the ship!

Louie lived in many places throughout Wisconsin and held a variety of jobs during his life. Later in his life, during one of those jobs he met his longtime companion Mary Resop, whom he spent "the best 20 years of his life with" enjoying camping, traveling and sharing hopes and dreams together. He remained her best friend and devoted partner up to her death in 2017.

Louie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Black Creek having served as a Eucharist minister for a number of years. He held strong to his Catholic faith and attended mass nearly every day. Louie also volunteered at the food pantry in Seymour.

Louie is survived by his daughters: Arlena (Brian) Leurquin and Louette Wolf (special friend, Jerry); 9 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by sisters-in-law, Dorothy Bruette and Gloria Bruette, along with nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by Mary's daughters: Chris Lemmers (special friend, Gordie Braun) and Sue Resop (husband, Rich Nerbun).

Louie is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Lena Bruette; daughters: Patricia Bruette-Hernandez, infant daughter, Mary Bruette, and daughter, Jeanette Klose; granddaughter, Robin Kohn, grandson, Joe Bruette; great-granddaughter, Kimberly Kohn; and great-grandson, Karter Lusardi. Further preceded by siblings and their spouses: Angie (Sam) Grentzel, Adolph (Marge) Bruette, Ted Bruette, Marlin "PeeWee" (Jeanne) Bruette, Annabelle (Louie) Wright, Roy Bruette; former wife, Jeanette; and his companion, Mary Resop.

Visitation will take place on Friday, October 10, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Black Creek, from 9:30 am until the funeral mass at 11:00 am with Fr. David Greskowiak officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Military honors will be conducted in honor of his service.

Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com