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Elmer Brockmeier Obituary

Elmer A. Brockmeier Elmer Brockmeier, 82 of Mascoutah, IL born Sept. 30, 1936 in rural Okawville, IL died Wednesday March 13, 2019 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. Elmer was raised on the family farm. After graduating from Okawville High School in 1954, he worked at Okawville Farmers Elevator, Lebanon Grain and retired from Heberer Equipment Company in Mascoutah. After retirement, he worked part time at CPS. He was an active member of St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah where he served on various ministries and a long time member of the Lion's Club where he gave generously of his time and talent. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen, nee Fricke, Brockmeier, brothers, Norman Brockmeier, Wilmer (Helen) Brockmeier and parents-in-law, Elmer and Alice Hoepker. Surviving are his wife, Muriel Brockmeier, nee Hoepker, of Mascoutah whom he married on Nov. 22, 1959 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Okawville, IL. They enjoyed 59 years of marriage. Survivors also include his sister, Esther (Harold) Sprehe of Springfield, IL; sister-in-law, Gerry (John) Carson of St. Louis, MO; brother-in-law, Chris (Walta) Hoepker of Planken, Liechtenstein; nieces and nephews, Mark (Julia) Sprehe of Springfield, IL, Dr. Janet Sprehe (Michael Fleiss) of Lutz, FL, David Barnes of San Diego, CA, Julie Barnes of Webster Groves, MO, Dr. Alexander (Meridith) Hoepker of Ithaca, NY, Dr. Nikolas Hoepker of Zurich, Switzerland; and great nieces and great nephews. In lieu of all other gifts, memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, IL or Mascoutah Lion's Club Eye Bank. Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com Visitation: Will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Moll Funeral Home, Mascoutah, IL and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday March 18, 2019 at St. John United Church of Christ. Funeral: Will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2019 at St. John United Church of Christ with the Rev. Hugh Fitz officiating. Interment will be in St. Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery, Okawville IL.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Mar. 15, 2019.

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Suzanne Morio

March 21, 2019

My sincere sympathy, Muriel. I know Elmer will be remembered and missed.

Esther Grodeon

March 21, 2019

Muriel, your husband was a great person. He was always so pleasant and friendly and good spirited. You have my sympathy.

Sandra Hakanson-Konrad

March 18, 2019

Elmer was a very kind and special man and a spirit of joy at the Senior Center and at Lion's Club. My heart goes out to Muriel, his sweetheart and lifetime love. They were blessed to have so many years together but there are never enough.

Jim Heberer

March 18, 2019

Our deepest sympathy on your loss - Elmer had a heart of gold and was always willing to help anyone who requested it. As a co worker he always had that great attitude and made everyone laugh - especially when things were not going well. Our family appreciated his help with Lillian and we will never forget him He will be missed

Julie Barnes

March 15, 2019

Thank you Uncle Elmer for many things, including teaching me to drive on the back roads, and laughing when I hit the gas instead of the brakes! We will miss you very much!
Love from Julie, Graham, and Alexa

Marlene Groennert

March 15, 2019

Remember we were #1. That was Elmer and Harveys sign for that year of bowling. We are so sorry for your loss. Elmer was a treasure given to the world by God. Heaven has a beautiful soul. He will always be with you. Prayers and hugs coming your way.

Janet Sprehe

March 14, 2019

You will be missed greatly Uncle Elmer!

Bob Littrell

March 14, 2019

He was a great man and friend. He will be missed.

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