Robert Henry Bruette, 55, of Lusby, MD passed away on February 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1956 in St. Petersburg, FL to Marian Knox Bruette and the late Duane M. Bruette.

Mr. Bruette enlisted in the United States Navy in 1975 and served his country for 21 years until his retirement in 1996. He received the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Citation, (2) Battle "E" Ribbons, (5) Navy Good Conduct Medals, (2) Sea Service Deployment Ribbons and the National Defense Service Medal. After serving his country Robert worked for the Department of Defense in Computer Logistics.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa Bruette of Lusby, MD; loving daughters, Kimberly Watson and Kristie Frost both of Jacksonville, FL; his mother Marian Bruette of St. Petersburg, FL and a grandson.

All services will be private.

Should friends desire contributions may be made in his memory to Calvert Hospice, P. O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 "Donations are encourage on-line at www.calverthospice.org" or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 www.pancan.org.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Lusby, MD.