L. Herbert Bruneau

April 12, 2013

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Dr. L. Herbert Bruneau, 84, died on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Stillwater. Herb was born Nov. 28, 1928, to Victor Herbert and Linda Mary (Leslie) Bruneau in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. He received his bachelor's degree in zoology from McGill University, and later earned his doctorate in zoology from the University of Texas. He was a zoology professor at Oklahoma State University for 40 years before retiring in 1995. He married the love of his life, Betty Jane Leifheit, on Aug . 18 1953, in McAllen, Texas. He and Betty attended 23 Elder Hostels. As a youth, he was a King Scout (Eagle equivalent) of the Canadian Boy Scouts. In his adult years, Dr. Bruneau was an active lifetime volunteer of Troop 20 of Stillwater with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, Wood Badge instructor and Vigil Honor in the Order of the Arrow. In his spare time, Dr. Bruneau enjoyed reading, classical music and a good glass of sauvignon blanc.