Brochtrup, John Joseph “Jack”

John Joseph “Jack” Brochtrup

September 26, 1943 – April 15, 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 Khe Sanh 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 brief a time, I leave my daughters, my sister, Mary Ann (Appleton), my brother, Frank and his wife June (Dallas TX), and my nieces and nephews.