BORN

1919

DIED

2014

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Eunice Brockman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 24, 2014.

Brockman, Eunice A. (Dorn)

Eunice Brockman, (95), Freedom, surrounded by family passed away peacefully on Sunday June 22, 2014, at Good Shepherd Home in Seymour, WI. She was born on March 31, 1919 in Appleton, the daughter of the late Daniel and Charlotte (Ulman) Dorn. Eunice had a deep faith in God and praying the rosary & attending mass daily was a priority in her life. On May 1, 1940 Eunice married Reginald "Rich" Brockman and they enjoyed 42 years together until his death in 1982. Together they raised sixteen children. In her early years, Eunice was employed at Zwickers Knitting Mill, later working in lunch programs at St. Edward and St. Nicholas Catholic Schools. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and involved in volunteer activities for her church, St. Elizabeth Hospital and other community organizations. She traveled on pilgrimages to Rome, Italy, Yugoslavia, Mexico and Hawaii. Eunice loved quilting, gardening, baking and playing cards with family and friends. She treasured family gatherings where her family looked forward to her chocolate chip cookies. Family always took first place in her life and she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a warm hearted woman with a gentle personality.

Eunice will be sadly missed by her children: Judy Knaus, Jim (Marlene) Brockman, Carol (Toby) Paltzer, Bill (Pat) Brockman, Lyn (Herb) Stephani, LeRoy (Carol) Brockman, Gary (Marilyn) Brockman, Marvin "Mel" (Kathy) Brockman, Mary (Cliff) Ebben, Tony Brockman, Rachel (Tom) Acord, Charlotte "Charlie" (Dan) Vanden Berg, Kris (special friend Race McComb) Brockman, Dan (Mary) Brockman, and Pete (Penny) Brockman. She is survived by 46 grandchildren, 73 great grandchildren and 4 great- great grandchildren.

She is further survived by her brothers and sisters, Lawrence (Billie Jean) Dorn, Donald Dorn, Florence Woldt, Rosella Ernst, Charlotte Koerner, Pat Jack, Bea (Eugene) Otto, sisters-in-law, Joyce Dorn, Marilyn Dorn, Lorraine Scheibe, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Eunice was preceded in death by her husband Rich, son Reginald Jr. (Dick), son-in-law Alex Knaus, infant grandchild and great grandchild, father & mother-in-law Edward & Hulda Brockman; brothers Eugene (Dorothy), Edwin (Loretta), Daniel, and Jerome Dorn, sister Esther Mae (John) Krull; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold Woldt, Rudolph Ernest, Jack Koerner, Eric Jack, Delores and LaVerne Dorn, Al (Verna) Brockman, Eugene Scheibe.



Mass of Christian Burial for Eunice will be 1:30 PM on Thursday June 26, 2014 at ST. EDWARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, N2926 State Highway 47, Mackville, with Fr. Dan Felton and Fr. Gerald Falk co-officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday June 25, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM, with a Rosary service at 7:30 PM. Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday from 10:30 AM until the hour of Mass. Burial will be in St. Edward Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to benefit a cause that was important to Eunice.

Eunice's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Good Shepherd and Heartland Hospice for their kindness and loving care of our Mother.

Her smile was so sweet; it will be in our hearts forever

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July 19, 2014

Just found out that Eunice has left us.
Sorry missed funeral. Sending our sincere sympathy.
Roger & Lois Hansen

July 1, 2014

Steve and Kim Sturm

Gary and Marilyn,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 26, 2014

Diana Wallace

Eunice was the sweetest person and a wonderful sense of humor and laugh. She will be remembered and missed

June 26, 2014

Kelly Skenandore-Holtz

My deepest sympathy to the entire Brockman family. I remember Mrs. Brockman from hot lunch at St. Nicks, she was a sweet, sweet lady and we loved her so. May you find peace in knowing that she is with the Lord. In my thoughts and prayers.

June 25, 2014

Nancy Nagel

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Eunice was a great lady and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed. Hugs to each of you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 25, 2014

Judy and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Dad and I are sending our prayers to the entire family. Judy on a personal note, dad sends a hug your way. Your friends.

Kathy Kalinski
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John Schreiter

June 25, 2014

Sue Hricik

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 24, 2014

Gene & Sue VanRossum

Brockman family, Please except our sympathy.We will keep your mother in our prayers.

June 24, 2014

Bonnie Soland-Ott

I didn't know Eunice but am very sorry for your loss. We just love her granddaughter, Sara. Sounds like she had a wonderful, full, happy life. She is pain free and singing with the angels now.

June 24, 2014

Danielle Soland

My thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family. I've heard great things about her from Sara VandenBerg and know that she will be missed but has left great memories with those she touched along the way.

June 24, 2014

Shirley (Striegel) Thomson

Dear Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was truly a sweet person. Always a friendly smile for everyone. She shared her birthday, March 31st, with my Grama Anna (Mrs. Peter Striegel). Your Mom would always stop by our house after Mass with a card for her & maybe stay for a cup of coffee and a short visit. My Grama enjoyed that so much and looked forward to it each year. My Grama passed away at the age of 95 also. Something else they have in common. I know you kids will all miss her, but she left you with a whole lot of wonderful memories.
Take care of each other. God Bless you all. My Deepest Sympathy to all of you.

June 24, 2014

Jean Griepentrog

She was a great lady. I also remember her sweet smile when I think of her and of how she would make a person feel so welcome in her home. No more pain or suffering. She is with the Lord and Mother Mary now. My sympathies to the family.

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