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...