Obituary for Gary L. Brockman
Gary L. Brockman, 86 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
He was born September 16, 1936, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of the late Arnold and Audrey (Doughty) Brockman. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Army. On February 13, 1976, he married Linda Perugini in Waukegan, IL.
He was an avid outdoorsman; hunting and fishing were among his favorite hobbies. He also loved sports – playing in his younger years and watching in his later years – especially the Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball, the (NBA) Lakers, (NFL) Colts, and (MLB) Dodgers. Gary enjoyed his Fridays spent with friends at Golden Corral.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; daughters, Vickie (James) Esparza, Heidi Wenberg, and Shari Brockman; grandchildren, Danielle Wenberg, Samanthia and Mariah Brockman, Noelle and Jenna Esparza, and Kamron and Danae Martin; brothers, Ron (the late Liz) Brockman of Rochester, MN, Roger (Mary) Brockman and Rick (Margy) Brockman, both of Tomah, WI; sisters, Patti (Neal) Astle and Lisa Smrs; and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by a son, Scott Brockman; grandson, Jeffrey Wenberg Jr.; granddaughter, Sarah Brockman-Mason; great-grandson, Hakeem Hamilton; and brothers, Greg and Arnold Brockman.
Memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Proko Funeral Home. Services with Military Honors will commence at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Please omit flowers.
Livestream viewing will be available using the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4MjgxOTY2MjI0ODcwNyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Gary’s
Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com
He was born September 16, 1936, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of the late Arnold and Audrey (Doughty) Brockman. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Army. On February 13, 1976, he married Linda Perugini in Waukegan, IL.
He was an avid outdoorsman; hunting and fishing were among his favorite hobbies. He also loved sports – playing in his younger years and watching in his later years – especially the Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball, the (NBA) Lakers, (NFL) Colts, and (MLB) Dodgers. Gary enjoyed his Fridays spent with friends at Golden Corral.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; daughters, Vickie (James) Esparza, Heidi Wenberg, and Shari Brockman; grandchildren, Danielle Wenberg, Samanthia and Mariah Brockman, Noelle and Jenna Esparza, and Kamron and Danae Martin; brothers, Ron (the late Liz) Brockman of Rochester, MN, Roger (Mary) Brockman and Rick (Margy) Brockman, both of Tomah, WI; sisters, Patti (Neal) Astle and Lisa Smrs; and ten great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by a son, Scott Brockman; grandson, Jeffrey Wenberg Jr.; granddaughter, Sarah Brockman-Mason; great-grandson, Hakeem Hamilton; and brothers, Greg and Arnold Brockman.
Memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Proko Funeral Home. Services with Military Honors will commence at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Please omit flowers.
Livestream viewing will be available using the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4MjgxOTY2MjI0ODcwNyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==
Proko Funeral Home & Crematory
5111-60th Street
Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone: (262) 654-3533
Visit & Sign Gary’s
Online Memorial Book at:
www.prokofuneralhome.com