Erwin BROCKMANN

Aus Find A Grave: Birth: Jul. 11, 1912 Germantown O'Brien County Iowa, USADeath: Feb. 27, 1992 Spencer Clay County Iowa, USA OBITUARY Erwin Brockmann, the son of John D. and Sophia Goehrs Brockmann, was born July 11, 1912, in Caledonia Township, O'Brien County, Iowa. He received his education at St. John's Lutheran School in Germantown. On February 20, 1938, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Metcalf in Sutherland, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple settled on a farm southeast of Germantown where they farmed for 50 years. They also owned and operated Brockmann's Fryers, a poultry processing operation. The couple moved into Paullina in 1987. Erwin had been a resident of the Wide View Rest Home in Paullina for the last year and a half. He passed away on Thursday, February 27. 1992, at the Spencer Hospital, reaching the age of 79 years, 7 months and 16 days. He was baptized on July 28, 1912, and later confirmed on April 10, 1927. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was active serving on the church council and a member of the Lutheran Layman's League. He helped start the bus transportation for St. John's Lutheran School. He was known for his vocal solos at many weddings and funerals. Erwin leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Kathryn of Paullina; two sons and daughters-in-law: Charles and Linda Brockmann of Paullina and Don and Becky Brockmann of Hartley; five grandchildren: John. Susan, Brenda, Julie and Sharon; also a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and two brothers. Erwin Brockmann Funeral services for Erwin Brockmann were held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 1992, at St. John's Lutheran Church in German-town, Iowa, with Rev. Charles Kramer officiating. The honorary pallbearers were Les Dau, Richard Grosshauser, Paul Brockmann. Burdette Ewoldt, Henry Zeeb and Hillard Mueller. The pallbearers were Rodney Brockmann, Bob Metcalf, Ken Meyer, Kim Holtorff, Jim Metcalf, Steve Meyer and Martin Tressler. The final resting place is St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Germantown, Iowa, under the direction of the Gaudian-Eldridge Funeral Home. Paullina Times, March 5, 1992, Page 4 Family links: Parents: John D Brockmann (1871 - 1948) Sophia Catherina Dorothea Sarah GoehrsBrockmann (1878 - 1918) Spouse: Kathryn Metcalf Brockmann (1913 - 2005)* Siblings: Johann F Brockmann (1899 - 1919)* Marie Brockmann Hoermann (1902 - 1960)* Edgar Emil Edward Brockmann (1904 - 1978)* Lydia B Brockmann Holtorff (1910 - 1940)* Erwin Brockmann (1912 - 1992) *Calculated relationship Inscription: Married 20 Feb. 1938 Parents of Charles and Donald Burial: Saint John Cemetery Germantown O'Brien County Iowa, USA Plot: 13-2 ss GPS (lat/lon): 42.95665, -95.78036 Created by: jane austin Record added: Sep 03, 2015 Find A Grave Memorial# 151682305

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