Frank Bruneel is a former American politician and businessman from Idaho. Bruneel was a member of Idaho House of Representatives.

Frank Bruneel
Majority Leader of the Idaho House of Representatives
In office
1998–2002
Preceded byBruce Newcomb
Succeeded byLawerence Denney
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
In office
December 1, 1994 – December 1, 2002
Preceded byPaul Keeton
Succeeded byTom Trail (redistricting)
Constituency6th district Seat A (1994–2002)
Personal details
BornBoise, Idaho
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSharon Bruneel
Children8
RelativesCraig Bruneel (son)
OccupationPolitician, businessman

Early life

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On May 4, 1935, Bruneel was born in Boise, Idaho. Bruneel graduated from Boise High School.[1]

Career

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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 as the chairman of Idaho Transportation Board.[3]

Bruneel is a small airplane pilot. Bruneel operates his Cessna 206 aircraft.[3]

Personal life

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Bruneel's wife is Sharon Bruneel. They have eight children. Bruneel and his family live at Lewiston, Idaho.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Frank Bruneel's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Frank Bruneel". lmtribune.com. October 27, 2002. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Frank Bruneel ... Tired and retired businessman knows transportation from where road, rubber meet". June 23, 2006. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "November 8, 1994 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 1994. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  5. ^ "November 5, 1996 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 1996. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "November 3, 1998 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 3, 1998. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "November 7, 2000 General Election Results". sos.idaho.gov. November 7, 2000. Retrieved January 8, 2020.