Frank Bruneel
Frank Bruneel | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office 1998–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Newcomb |
| Succeeded by | Lawerence Denney |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives | |
| In office December 1, 1994 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Keeton |
| Succeeded by | Tom Trail (redistricting) |
| Constituency | 6th district Seat A (1994–2002) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 4, 1935 Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 2025 (aged 90) Eagle, Idaho, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sharon Bruneel |
| Children | 8 |
| Relatives | Craig Bruneel (son) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Franklin Camiel Bruneel (May 4, 1935 – December 9, 2025) was an American politician and businessman from Idaho who was a member of Idaho House of Representatives.
Early life
On May 4, 1935, Bruneel was born in Boise, Idaho. Bruneel graduated from Boise High School.[1]
Career
Bruneel was a businessman in the tires industry. Bruneel was the founder of Bruneel Tires.[1][2]
In 1994, Bruneel transferred his day-to-day operational duties at Bruneel Tires to his son Craig Bruneel.[3]
On November 8, 1994, Bruneel won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 6, seat A. Bruneel defeated Paul Keeton with 53.9% of the votes.[4] On November 5, 1996, as an incumbent, Bruneel won the election and continued serving District 6, seat A. Bruneel defeated Lovetta Eisele with 57.3% of the votes.[5] On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Bruneel won the election and continued serving District 6, seat A. Bruneel defeated Rian K. Van Leuven with 54.3% of the votes.[6] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Bruneel won the election unopposed and continued serving District 6, seat 6.[7][1][2]
In June 2006, Bruneel was appointed the chairman of Idaho Transportation Board.[3]
Bruneel was a small airplane pilot. Bruneel operated his Cessna 206 aircraft.[3]
Personal life and death
Bruneel's wife was Sharon Bruneel. They had eight children. Bruneel and his family lived in Eagle, Idaho.[1][2] He died there on December 9, 2025, at the age of 90.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Frank Bruneel's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Frank Bruneel". lmtribune.com. October 27, 2002. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Frank Bruneel ... Tired and retired businessman knows transportation from where road, rubber meet". June 23, 2006. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "November 8, 1994 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 1994. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "November 5, 1996 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 1996. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "November 3, 1998 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 3, 1998. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 7, 2000. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "Franklin "Frank" C. Bruneel". Bowman Funeral Directors. Retrieved 17 December 2025.