Warren J. Brule

Warren J. Brule, 90, of Kingsford, MI, died peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on September 30, 1925 in Hancock, Michigan, son of the late Edward J. and Stella (Fish) Brule. Warren was raised in the Hancock area and graduated from the Hancock high school in 1943. He served in the Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. He married Joyce Zerbst on April 12, 1947 in Hancock. He began his career as an electrician with Coon Electric in Hancock. After his discharge from the Army he reentered the electrical trade becoming a charter member of IBEW LU 219 in Iron Mountain. In 1959 he decided to start an electrical construction business and, along with his partner Jess Reiten, purchased M. J. Electric. Although the early years were challenging, his vision, business acumen, and tenacity built a foundation that allowed M. J. Electric to become one of the largest and most successful electrical construction companies in the United States. Warren loved the woods and for many years spent his weekends cutting pulp just for fun. He and Joyce had a passion for traveling in their motor coach and spent the last 25 years crisscrossing North America with a great sense of adventure and curiosity. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Peace Church, 6-7-8, Pine Grove Country Club, and the Chippewa Club where he served as a past president. Warren was a member of the Hospital Foundation Board, the National Electrical Contractors Association, and the Timber Producers Association. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Joyce; two children; David (Elsa) Brule and Joyel (Gary) Loturelle; one brother, John (Delores) Brule; 4 grandchildren, Ellette (Johan) Nyman, David (Stephanie) Brule, Jonathan (Christi) Brule, and Anne-Marie (Brandon) Kavulla; 11 great grandchildren, David and Michael Nyman; Nick, Katie, and David Brule III; Max, Sam, and Olivia Brule; Anastasia, Adam, and Adeline Kavulla. He was preceded in death by one sister, Janet Pettingill. Friends may call from 4-7 pm Wednesday at the Erickson Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11:00 am at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church in Kingsford. Fr. Mike Woempner will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dickinson County Cancer Unit Loan Closet or the Almost Home Animal Shelter. Condolences to the family of Warren J. Brule may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with thefuneral arrangements.

Warren J. Brule

September 30, 1925 - January 17, 2016