Charles A. Brougher

News Death Notice

BROUGHER, Charles A. 77, passed away on Wednesday August 24, 2011 in Springfield, Ohio, after a well-fought battle with cancer. Charley was a graduate of Springfield High, Class of 1951 and Wittenberg University, Class of 1955. In November 1955, he married Susan Lemen, with whom he enjoyed fifty-five wonderful years. Upon graduation from Wittenberg University, Charley spent two years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He then returned to Springfield and began a life long and fulfilling career at Eagle Tool & Machine Company. His efforts, along with a dedicated team, helped build one of Springfield's larger employers. Charley had a vested interest in and passion for his community. He was on The Springfield Foundation Board, the Wittenberg University Board and member emeritus, a United Way Campaign Chairman, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Rotary Club. He also served on the board of Morris Bean Company, the M&M Bank, and on the advisory board of Huntington Bank. Charley's proudest accomplishment was his work for the areas hospitals, culminating in the building of the new Springfield Regional Medical Center. Charley was a member of High Street United Methodist Church, The Springfield Country Club, The Van Dyke Club, and The University Club. Charley Brougher was a generous man, who took great pleasure in his devotion to his community, church, and family. Charley is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Catherine Brougher and his uncle and aunt, Ralph and Edna Davis. His is survived by his wife, Susan Lemen Brougher and his children: Bill (Deanna) Brougher, Springfield, Ohio; Beth (Jane Kullmann) Brougher, London, England; Katy (Chris) Collier, Cincinnati, Ohio; Nancy (Don) Benincasa, Cleveland, Ohio; his grandchildren: Nick, Jessie, and Sam Brougher; Phil, Charley, Peter, and Libby Collier; DC, Max, Susie, and Andy Benincasa; and his siblings: Dick (Janet) Brougher, Mary Edwards, Jerry Brougher, and Art (Nancy) Brougher, all of Springfield, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Wednesday August 31st at LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at High Street United Methodist Church, 230 E. High St. in Springfield, Thursday, September 1st at 11:00 a.m., Reverend Jeff Allen officiating. Private Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Remembrance contributions may be made to the Charles A. Brougher Memorial Scholarship c/o The Springfield Foundation, 4 W. Main St. Ste. 825, Springfield, OH 45502 or High Street United Methodist Church 230 E. High Street, Springfield, OH 45505. You may express condolences at www.littletonandrue.com