The End of an Era
2-14-08 My grandfather Norman pasted away today. His pastor called my mom with the news. The pastor said the only explanion she had was that Mary Lee (his wife of 57 years) wanted him home for Valentine's Day. He was a man's man, a Great Depression survior, World War II vet, rice farmer, father of two, grandfather of two, great grandfather of four. He never stoped learning and working his mind. Crossword puzzles, books, and magazines filled his earthly home.
2-20-08 We returned last night from our trip to Palacios. This is where my Grandfather lived most of his life. The funeral was full of memories and sweet stories about my grandfather’s life. The service ended with the choir singing a hymn he had written years ago and is often sung at his church. We will miss him greatly.
Obituary from the Palacios Beacon Newspaper
2-20-08 We returned last night from our trip to Palacios. This is where my Grandfather lived most of his life. The funeral was full of memories and sweet stories about my grandfather’s life. The service ended with the choir singing a hymn he had written years ago and is often sung at his church. We will miss him greatly.
Obituary from the Palacios Beacon Newspaper
NORMAN IRWIN BROTEMARKLE
Funeral services for Norman Irwin Brotemarkle, 91, of Palacios were held Feb. 18, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios with Revs. Andy & Janell Blair & Rev. Doug Blanton officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.Mr. Brotemarkle was born in Kansas Oct. 10, 1916 to the late James Henry and Phoebe Anna Scott Brotemarkle. He died Feb. 14, 2008 at his home in Palacios.When Norman was eight years old, his family moved to Palacios, TX. He graduated from Palacios High School and attended A&M University. In 1941 he married Mary Lee Bull, a teacher at Palacios High School. After serving in the US Navy during WWII, he returned to Palacios where he and Mary Lee raised their family. He farmed rice for many years, finding time for golfing and fishing as often as he could.He also contributed to the community, serving as a deacon, elder, and treasurer for the First Presbyterian Church and serving on the Palacios City Council. He was proud of his role in the founding of the Palacios Golf Course. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bill of San Antonio; two grandchildren and their spouses Sarah and Scott , and Janet and Jason ; and four great-grandchildren Marley and Liam , and Grace and Charis. Norman was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lee; his son Gary Lee Brotemarkle; and his sister Ellen Shelton.
Funeral services for Norman Irwin Brotemarkle, 91, of Palacios were held Feb. 18, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church in Palacios with Revs. Andy & Janell Blair & Rev. Doug Blanton officiating. Interment was at Palacios Cemetery.Mr. Brotemarkle was born in Kansas Oct. 10, 1916 to the late James Henry and Phoebe Anna Scott Brotemarkle. He died Feb. 14, 2008 at his home in Palacios.When Norman was eight years old, his family moved to Palacios, TX. He graduated from Palacios High School and attended A&M University. In 1941 he married Mary Lee Bull, a teacher at Palacios High School. After serving in the US Navy during WWII, he returned to Palacios where he and Mary Lee raised their family. He farmed rice for many years, finding time for golfing and fishing as often as he could.He also contributed to the community, serving as a deacon, elder, and treasurer for the First Presbyterian Church and serving on the Palacios City Council. He was proud of his role in the founding of the Palacios Golf Course. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bill of San Antonio; two grandchildren and their spouses Sarah and Scott , and Janet and Jason ; and four great-grandchildren Marley and Liam , and Grace and Charis. Norman was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Lee; his son Gary Lee Brotemarkle; and his sister Ellen Shelton.
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An A&M grad huh? I wish I could be at the Matagorda County Muster on April 21st to say "here" for him.