William H. "Bill" Brockdorf Sr.

1921 - 2014

Brockdorf, William H., Sr. "Bill" Age 92 of West Bend, left this earth to join his maker and his beloved wife, on Tues, May 20. He was born on November 16, 1921 in Milwaukee to the late Emil and Amalia (Nee Schieve) Brockdorf. Bill was shot down over France on April 22, 1944 and became a German POW in Stalag 17-B for a year until the war was over. Bill was united in marriage to Berniece Gago on December 17, 1949. Together they made their home and raised their family in Milwaukee. Bill is survived by his five children, Mark (Jackie) Brockdorf of Muskego, Pat (Gary) Johnson of West Bend, Tom (Deb) Brockdorf of Greenfield, Bill (Kari) Brockdorf, Jr. of Germantown, and Rev. Steve (Yulia) Brockdorf of Hillsboro, OR; 13 grandchildren, Liz Liegler, Jason Brockdorf, Vanessa (Dennis) Graff, Jeremiah (Jen) Johnson, Erik (Ashley) Johnson, Cody Johnson, Paul Brockdorf, Rachel Brockdorf, Kalyna Brockdorf, Kalista Brockdorf, Angie (Marty) Cvikel, Drew Lutter, and Nikki Lutter; 11 great-grandchildren, Zac, Sam, Luke, Layla, Maci, Ava, Jaxson, Dawson, Jordan, Alec, and Lorelai; two sisters-in-law, Annie Mancl of Phillips, and Mildred Kertz of Madison; other relatives and friends. Funeral service in remembrance of William will be held on Saturday May 24, 2014 at 11:30 AM at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church, West Bend. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow in Valhalla Memorial Park, Milwaukee. Memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (777 Indiana Ave., West Bend, WI 53095) or Wounded Warrior Project are appreciated. Myrhum - Patten Funeral & Cremation Service, West Bend, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.myrhum-patten.com