Obituary for John “Jack” Joseph Brochtrup John “Jack” Joseph Brochtrup 1943-2018 My story began on September 26, 1943. I grew up in Menasha, WI, the youngest child of Peter and Marie (Broeren) Brochtrup. My family also included a brother, Frank, and two sisters, Mary Ann and Pat.
I attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Oneida, WI for 6 years. After leaving the seminary, I graduated from St. Norbert College in De Pere, majoring in Sociology. In March of 1967, I joined the Marine Corps and started Officer Candidate School.
I received my commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in June and completed the Basic School (TBS6-67) in November. I served in Viet Nam as an artillery officer and am a veteran of the Battle of KheSanh during the Tet offensive. I’ve always been so very proud and honored to have served beside so many of my fellow Marines.
It was a very important and meaningful time of my life. After completing 3 years of service, I was a co-owner of Rubber Engraving in Green Bay, WI. I married Jane Danen in 1987.
Together, we received the greatest gifts of our lives through the adoption of our daughter, Abby (from India), and 3 ½ years later through the birth of Natalie. I have loved my daughters more than anything in my life. Upon retiring, I enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing, bird watching, and gardening.
I ran in the Bellin Run, played basketball in college, and was an avid sports fan – especially of the Packers! I was blessed to be able to attend numerous Marine Corps reunions, ceremonies and get-togethers with my friends from the Marines. On April 15, 2018, I left this earthly life and for a brief time, I leave my daughters, my sister, Mary Ann (Appleton), my brother, Frank and his wife June (Dallas TX), and my nieces and nephews.
A visitation gathering will be held at Mannafest Church 1545 University Ave, Green Bay, on Friday, April 20, 2018, from 6:30pm until the Prayer Service at 8pm with military honors to follow. There will also be a Memorial Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Church, 710 N. Baird Street, Green Bay, at 12 Noon, Saturday, April 21, 2018 with Rev. Anthony V. Cirignani, OFM officiating.
Simply Cremation, Green Bay is serving my family. My family would like to say that Unity Hospice was beyond anything they could ever have expected. The compassion, empathy, kindness and gentleness given to both me and family will be forever remembered.
God bless you Melissa, Kathy, Amy, Sue and Chaplain Larry, and everyone else who was there. Thank you also to the staff at St. Vincent Hospital. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John “Jack” Joseph Brochtrup please visit our Sympathy Store.
Upcoming Events Visitation 2018 APR 20. 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM Manna-Fest Church 1545 University Avenue Green Bay, WI, US, 54302 www. facebook.com/mannafestchurchgb Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before John “Jack”‘s Visitation begins.
Prayer 2018 APR 20. 08:00 PM – 08:30 PM Manna-Fest Church 1545 University Avenue Green Bay, WI, US, 54302 www. facebook.com/mannafestchurchgb Order Flowers for the Prayer Service Guaranteed delivery before John “Jack”‘s Prayer Service begins.
Military Honors 2018 APR 20. 08:30 PM – 08:35 PM Manna-Fest Church 1545 University Avenue Green Bay, WI, US, 54302 www. facebook.com/mannafestchurchgb Order Flowers for the Military Honors Guaranteed delivery before John “Jack”‘s Military Honors begins.
Memorial Mass 2018 APR 21. 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Saints Peter and Paul 710 N. Baird St Green Bay, WI, US, 54302 Order Flowers for the Memorial Mass Guaranteed delivery before John “Jack”‘s Memorial Mass begins.
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