Robert J. Brosig

Robert J. Brosig, 86, De Pere, passed away November 26, 2011. He was born February 26, 1925 in Bellevue to the late Paul and Nellie (Vanden Langenberg) Brosig. On September 7, 1946 he married Erna Matzke at St. Mary Church in De Pere. He was a self-employed mason contractor and operated Brosig Brothers Construction with his brother Richard. Robert loved music, especially singing and playing the guitar, sports, deer hunting, cribbage and the Packers. He is survived by his children: Ken (Janet) Brosig, Tom (Robin Midcalf) Brosig, Gayle (Bob) VandenPlas and Kim (special friend Jeff Kielpikowski) Brosig; former daughter-in-law Janet Sassone and former son-in-law Mark Pinkert; 12 grand-children: Rob, Scott, Jenny, Theresa, Ebony, Joe, Randy, Nicole, Ashley, Tony, Shannon and Cindy; 14 great-grandchildren with one more on the way; sisters-in-law Marie “Tina” Brosig, Dorothy Matzke, Pat Matzke; brothers-in-law Russ Matzke, Sylvester Jankowski, Don Gazella; special friend Sam Nooyen, and many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by brothers (spouses): Ervin (Shirley), Bernard (Geraldine), Richard (Rosie), Paul and Donald; two sisters: Florence “Toots” (Al) Umentum and Carole (Chubby) Van Ermen Family and friends may call Tuesday, November 29, from 9:30 am until the hour of Mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 220 S. Michigan St, De Pere. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am on Tuesday, at the Church, with Fr. Richard Getchel officiating. Burial in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, De Pere. Cotter Funeral Home and Cremation Services, De Pere, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for local hospice agencies. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Tonia Pinkert, Sheila Steinfeldt, Ruth Durkee, Heartland Hospice, and the staff at Angel’s Touch for their care and concern shown to Dad.

Reception:
The Rite Place
1580 Bellevue Road
Green Bay, WI 54311