Frank Bruneel


Franklin Camiel Bruneel 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.

Career

Bruneel was a businessman in the tires industry. Bruneel was the founder of Bruneel Tires.
In 1994, Bruneel transferred his day-to-day operational duties at Bruneel Tires to his son Craig Bruneel.
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. 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.
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. On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Bruneel won the election unopposed and continued serving District 6, seat 6.
In June 2006, Bruneel was appointed the chairman of Idaho Transportation Board.
Bruneel was a small airplane pilot. Bruneel operated his Cessna 206 aircraft.

Personal life and death

Bruneel's wife was Sharon Bruneel. They had eight children. Bruneel and his family lived in Eagle, Idaho. He died there on December 9, 2025, at the age of 90.