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- Burton D. Broecker, of Newfane, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport, NY. He was born in the Town of Wheatfield, on February 1, 1925, the son of the late Phillip and Lydia [Mittelstadt] Broecker.
Mr. Broecker served his country in the US Navy, from 1943-1946. He was employed at Wurlitzer and later with Westinghouse in Buffalo, for over 37 years. Mr. Broecker was a life member of the Lutheran faith, most recently of Immanuel Lutheran. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid Bills fan.
Mr. Broecker is survived by his wife of 37 years Lorena G. [Fuerch] Broecker, they were married on March 31, 1978, three daughters Louise (Gary) Schildheauer of Bergholz, Barbara St. Onge of Lockport and Linda (Charles) DeDario of the Town of Cambria, seven grandchildren Major John (Debra) Shannon, April (Anthony) Threet, Brent (Tara) Schildhauer, Kathy (Tracy) Taylor, Jenna and Angela DeDario and Brooke St. Onge, one great granddaughter Natalya Shannon, three sisters Mildred and Phyllis Broecker and Shirley (Dewlyn) Arnold, one brother in law A.W. Moldenhauer, also many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Marie (late Dan Light) Shannon and brother of the late Lois Moldenhauer.
His family will be present on Tuesday from 3-7 PM at the RHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 5893 Hoover Road, SANBORN, NY. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7147 Ridge Road, Lockport, with the Rev. Kenneth Craig officiating, with military honors following.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorials may be made in his name to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
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