Ronald James Brunelle was born November 5, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to William and Aurelia Brunelle. He was one of two children. Ronald passed away in Superior Township, Michigan on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at the age of 82.
Ronald was the beloved husband of Joann until she went to prepare a place in Heaven for him in 2015. Loving father of Deborah (her husband Charles) Sewell, Ronald (his wife Tracey) Brunelle, and Christine (her husband Tony) Saurini. Dear brother of Bill (his wife Louise) Brunelle. Proud grandfather of Alexandria Brunelle and Brendan Brunelle. Ronald will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ronald was a proud Fifth Level Executive at GM and retired after 32 years in 1993. He was a Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He loved music, fishing, hunting, and golfing with his two youngest children, Christine(Tony) and Ronnie. He enjoyed boating with his father as a child, and later with his sons Ronnie and Charles. Ronald also loved all shades of blue, traveling with his "beautiful wife", and most of all, simply being with his family.
Ronald's family will receive guests for a visitation on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48152. There will be an opportunity to share memories and stories at 7pm.
Ronald will be laid to rest with his "beautiful wife" on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, 25800 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033. The committal service will be led by Father Henry Roodbeen.
Serving as pallbearers are Charles H. Sewell - Son in Law, Ronald J. Brunelle II - Son, Tony Saurini - Son in Law, Brendan Brunelle - Grandson, Gary Kost Jr. - Nephew and Andrew Kost - Nephew.
Contributions in Ronald's memory may be made to Alzheimers Association, 25200 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48033, www.alz.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared in the guest book
