In Memory of Alan Brotzel
Alan Brotzel, age 47, of Cedar passed away accidently in Mora on April 29, 2008. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 2nd at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in East Bethel with Rev. Brian Fragodt officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 1st at Strike Funeral Home - Isanti Chapel and also 1 hr prior to the service at the church.
Alan Leroy Brotzel was born June 6, 1960 in Ortonville to Frank and Eunice Brotzel. He was raised and attended school in Big Stone. Alan married Raenelle Tulowetzke on November 24, 1979. They have made their home in Oak Grove for several years. Alan was a self employed automobile mechanic working from his home until December of 2007 when he owned and operated Al’s Auto Repair in Mora. Besides his family, granddaughters and the family activities, he enjoyed fishing, 4-wheeling and he especially loved Ford’s.
Alan passed away accidently in Mora on April 29, 2008 at the age of 47 years, 10 months, and 23 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, 1 sister and 1 nephew.
Alan is survived by his wife, Raenelle of Cedar; 3 children, Amanda (Brad) Hermanson of Isanti, Melinda (Shawn) Jaremko of Forest Lake, Brandon Brotzel and Bri Bloxham of Cedar; 4 granddaughters, Haley, Carly, Gabi and Analise; 4 brothers, David (Wendy) of Champlin, Frank (Marilyn) of Rochester, Dale (Nancy) of Washington, Marty (Kay) of South Dakota; 4 sisters, Lorretta (Joe) VanLith of Big Stone, Gladys (Ken) Phipp of Texas, Molly Stauffer of Wisconsin, Rose Sherod of Ortonville; and by many other relatives and friends.
To the brotzel family i am very sorry for your loss. I deliver uniforms to al’s shop and i will miss visiting with him, i always enjoyed stopping in there on his delivery day and talking with him and his daughter. Al is one of those guys that you could talk to for hours, no matter if his day was busy or not he would always come up to the office and B.S. for awhile. I will miss stopping there on wednesdays. Let god be with the brotzel family.
Dear Raenelle and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am unfortunately not able to make the trip due to health conditions but I will be with you in spirit and continue to pray that God will bring you comfort. I have been looking at pictures of us kids as we grew up together and the memories have come flooding back. A lot of fun times were had by us all. God Bless you all and grant you his comfort. love from your niece…Rhonda
Ranelle and Family we are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember love lives forever, Al will always be with you.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted Matthew 5:4
Raenelle and family,
We are so sadden by the loss of Al. He was so much, to so many. He truely was a great and gifted man. From the short time we knew him he was always there to lend a hand. He would take the shirt off his back if he had to to help one in need. Your great memories will help to carry your through. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
As Vinnie would say, he always had the time for someone else. He was always looking for a way of helping or lending a helping hand.
In the short time our family has known Al, we found him a kind and genorous person. His humor was a treat to all of us.
We send all our love and prayers to the family.
We will miss him greatly.
Our hearts are broken by the great loss of Al.
May God comfort you in your loss.
RAENELLE,
WE HAD JUST MET LAST WEEKEND AT THE LAKE AND WE HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME. WE ARE SO SHOCKED TO HAVE HEARD THE NEWS. I’AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Dear Rae and Family, Just got the news, cher and I are just bummed.I know we went our different ways the last few years but we had some fun. we are really going to miss Al, what a character! We are praying for YOU and the kids to get through this difficult time Rae. Just surround yourself with their Love and the Grand babies too.Peace and Love as always
Raenelle & Family,
Tom & I were so saddened by the news of Al. We too spent some time with you guys at the lake on Saturday and looked forward to getting to know you better. Try & take comfort of those around you. Our hearts go out to you.
My deepest sympathy to the Brotzel family. Al and I grew up together and had some wonderful times. He was always a pleasure to be around. I will cherish the memories I have of him.
I remember the day Alan called me and said he quit his job and opened his own shop, he said I am scared sh–less,I told him as long as there fords out there,, you will have work. He always gave me grief about being a chevy guy & I would return it about him being a ford guy.I can’t even begin to tell about what us two have been thru.I know that I miss him more than anything & will always miss him.I could write a book! I will always be here for you and your kids Raenelle, I feel the pain for what you are going thru,,,,,,,
he was my little brother.
its taken me a while to even look at this website. my dad was and always will be my best friend. i cry every night by myself, i dont let my family see me break down. i need you more then ever dad, i am so mad at the world right now. no one ever thinks that things like this could happen to your family and then it does. my father was the greatest man i knew and the most brave. he brought all of us up and did a wonderful job. we miss you more and more. i love you dad always and someday i willknow why you left.
love melinda
daddys girl