Chief Earle W. Brotzman, 87, of Easton died Tuesday, July 8, 2014.
Born: July 25, 1926 in Easton, PA he was the son of the late Earle L. and Helen (Hentzelman) Brotzman.
Personal: He had been employed by the Easton Fire Department for more than 30 years, as Chief from 1967 until retiring in 1982. He enlisted in the Navy and served both active duty during WWII and in the Reserves for 42 years. He had been active with local veteran groups and served as the Marshal for the Easton Memorial Day Parade for many years. He was honored by the Joint Veteran’s Council Forks of the Delaware as Veteran of the Year in 2002. He also enjoyed touring with his “Old Time Circus” display.
Memberships: He was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church, Easton; Brown & Lynch American Legion Post #9; the Northampton County Detachment of Marine Corps League and was on the Board of the Burn Prevention Foundation and Past-Director of the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians Museum. He also volunteered for the Easton Emergency Squad.
Survivors: 3 children: Diane L. Koenig and her husband Gary of Douglasville, PA; David E. of Easton, PA; Thomas W. of W. St. Paul, MN; sisters: Dorothy Brotzman; Helen Rose; and 3 grandchildren: Steven Koenig, Laura and Sage Brotzman. He was predeceased by his wife: Peggy Ann Brotzman in 1990 and his companion: Elaine Lewis in 2011.
Services: 10 AM Monday (July 14) in Olivet Presbyterian Church, 1151 Northampton St., Easton with visitation 5 to 7 PM Sunday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine with honors.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Burn Prevention Network, 236 N. 17th St., Allentown, PA 18104 or the Phillipsburg Railroad Historians Museum, donations@prrh.org.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Chief John B. Bast, EFD
July 9, 2014 at 9:09 am
The Officers and Members of the Easton Fire Department want to reassure you that
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul R Wentz HTCS(SW) USN RET
July 9, 2014 at 10:03 am
Master Chief, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for your wisdom and guidance at NDCTC Philadelphia.
Vic and Kim Calder
July 9, 2014 at 11:47 am
Dave,
We are so sorry for your loss. You, your brother and sister are in our prayers. Your dad was a great man. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
Vic, Kim and Jessica Calder
Frank Chisesi, EFD Chief, RET
July 9, 2014 at 12:48 pm
Chief Brotzman was in charge of the Easton Fire Department when I was hired in 1974 and his professionalism, dedication and leadership helped to shape my future with the department. He will be missed but not forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Deb Dyslin
July 9, 2014 at 5:05 pm
Tom and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. I am keeping you all in my prayers.
David & Marlene Detweiler
July 9, 2014 at 8:55 pm
To all of Cousin Earls’ family,
We are deeply saddened by his passing. He was a wonderful man. Full of love for his family and deep compassion towards his sisters. David and I got to know him more closely thru Davids’ dad cousin Larry. We would see him all the time at cousin Dorothys’ house. They always went to lunch together. If he wasn’t well cousin Dorothy cooked in for them. I’m sure you all will miss him greatly. When you are sad just look into you hearts and you will find him in there. Think of all the great memories you have had together and let that put a great big smile on your face when thinking of your Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle, or cousin. When you are sad just remember his loving arms wrapped around you and relish in that warm feelings of love he bestowed upon you all. God Bless! May God carry you all thru the days ahead and give you all the strength you need to draw on to pull your thru your great loss , just remember he is with God and he feels no pain. Just the heavenly glow of God walking with him side by side in a new paradise that he, God created just for us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
David and Marlene Detweiler
David, the son of cousin Larry
Lehigh Valley Chief Petty Officers Association
July 10, 2014 at 6:58 pm
To the family,
The Members of the Lehigh Valley Chief Petty Officers Association (LVCPOA) offer their condolences to the Family of Master Chief Brotzman. you are in our thoughts and prayers. Master Chief Brotzman professionalism, dedication and leadership helped to shape many Enlisted and Officers in the Navy Reserve.
Fran Szakos
July 10, 2014 at 9:03 pm
Dear Dave and family. Jan and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at the lose of your father. Mr. Brotzman was sure one very special man. You all have so much to be proud of. I know that his memory will live on forever. May God grant peace to all of you. Sincerely, Fran and Jan.