Terry Brunette
March 27, 1953 ~ March 26, 2017
Terry Brunette, age 63, of Moorhead, MN died on March 26, 2017 at his home in Moorhead, surrounded by his loving family, and under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Terry James Brunette was born on March 27, 1953 in Fargo, ND, the son of Clement and Lorraine Brunette. He graduated from Fargo South High School. Terry married Sharon Knosalla in 1975, having one daughter, Brenda.
In 1986, Terry and Diana Faul were married. He began his 28 year career with Burlington-Northern/Santa Fe Railroad in Dilworth, MN. He worked as a laborer in the car shop and began electrician apprentice in the roundhouse, leaving that service. He returned to the railroad in 1989 as a brakeman, switch man, and became a conductor. Terry retired in 2012.
Terry enjoyed showing his 1925 Ford T-Bucket. His favorite activity was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycles and participating in many charity rides.
He is survived by his wife, Diana of Moorhead; his daughter, Brenda (Brian) Giere of Harwood, ND; his granddaughters, Lauren and Mya Giere; his brother, Derald (Pam) Brunette of Fargo; his sister, Kathy (Steve) Shiels of Fargo. Also surviving are his nephew, Jayson (Leslie) Brunette of West Fargo; his nieces, Jennifer Stirling of Wahpeton, ND; Danielle (Daniel) Muck of Glyndon, MN; his great-nieces and nephews, Zayne, Zaylea and Zander Brunette of West Fargo; Adryanna Stirling of Wahpeton; and McKenzie and Riley Muck of Glyndon. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and his step-son, Kelly Faul.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: 1 PM Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo.
GATHERING: one hour prior to the service in the funeral home on Thursday
BURIAL: Holy Cross South Cemetery in Fargo
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Diana,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Holly Saville
Diane, so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Rick and I have so many fond memories of Terry! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Rick and Gregg Eberhart
Brenda and Family,
So many people have been praying for you all through these very tough days. Take comfort in knowing your dad is at peace.
Much love,
Erin, Jay and kids
Brenda and Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time. Please know that we are thinking of you and wishing you peace.
All our sympathy,
Deanne, Todd, Ashley and Karley Warner
Brenda, Derald, Kathy and families
Hearing of Terry’s passing was very sad. It was an honor to know Terry and a privilege to consider him a friend for many years, from high school buddies to our girls also being high school friends. Even though life took us in different directions, true friendships always last. I thank you for allowing me to be your friend, rest in peace. God Bless you all and may you have many memories to help you through this difficult time.
Terry was a great guy to work with. Always laughing and telling jokes. love & prayers. Bob & Ellie, retired Locomotive Engineers.
Oh….we go back a long time. Your family lived down the street from us, and the six of us were best friends! Played everyday all day and many times into the night! I think our folks were glad to get rid of six rambunctious kids! They were such great memories for me and my brother Duane and sister Betty.Derald did you know that I had a crush on you? You so handsome to me. I see you are still a handsome man.
Then we moved to Washington St. Our friendship lost forever. Kathy, you and I kept writing for years, Penpals. I think I still have the letters.
This is such a loss, the words come hard for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your families. May God help you thru this difficult time.