Emanuel John “Red” Brotzel

BROTZEL, Emanuel….Surrounded by his family at Parkwood Hospital, London, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Emanuel “Red” “EJ” Brotzel in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Ingrid (Schupp) Brotzel for 25 years. Proud father of John Brotzel (Gloria Arias), Mark Brotzel, Marita Mailloux (Tom) and Marvin Schupp (Valerie). Cherished grandpa “Red “of Chris and Tara Woods, Trevor McClennan (Deanna), Taylor and Brandon Schupp and great-grandpa of Cadence and Calob McClennan. Dear brother of Nick, Joe (Evelyn), Wendlin (Beatrice), and by his sister Francis Bates (Elgen). Also missed by Alice Brotzel and many nieces and nephews. Red, son of a prairie farmer, came to London as a soldier serving at Crumlin Military Hospital, during WWII, attending injured soldiers. He liked London, and began “Brotzel Construction”, building many fine homes throughout London. In later years he became a well respected Real Estate Agent. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9pm on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Parish, 511 Cheapside Street, London, on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 10am. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Centennial Lodge No. 684 A.F. & A.M will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 6:30pm. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals For Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com