Chum "Charles" W. Bruette II

September 1, 1967 - March 6, 2020

Chum “Charles” W. Bruette II, 52, of Channing, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 6, 2020. Chum was born September 1, 1967 in Iron Mountain, son of the late Charles W. and LaRayne (Nora) Bruette. He graduated from North Dickinson High School in 1986 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Chum served his country in the U.S. Army for three years. He married Lisa Franz on April 12, 1993 in Crystal Falls. He was employed at Louisiana Pacific in Sagola for nearly 30 years. Chum was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting firewood and just sitting outside enjoying nature. He also enjoyed sports and was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Chum loved following his children’s events and never missed being there to support them. He was always there to help anyone in need and will be missed by all who knew him. Chum is survived by his wife, Lisa; three children, Emily, Matthew and Chrissy Bruette; his siblings, Barbara Schultz, Donna Wickman, Eric Erickson, Paula Holmes and Kara Benda; along with several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. In addition to his parents, Chum was preceded in death by a son, Cole Avery; a sister, Sandra Klein; and several other loved family members. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 13 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home. Fr. Joseph Gouin will officiate. Burial will be in Channing Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences to the family of Chum Bruette may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.