 Your Webmaster - Dave Broeker Biography:
OBITUARYDavid Wynn BroekerJune 30, 1947 – May 5, 2025PEKIN ~ David Wynn Broeker, 77, of Pekin, passed away at 12:53 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2025 at Carle Health Pekin Hospital. Born June 30, 1947 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa to Frederick David and Mable Alice (McVey) Broeker, he married Patricia Phelps Bond in 1990 at their home in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are his three children, Julie (Tim) Sheehan of Germantown Hills, Diane (Jerry Harrison) Bond of Pekin and Scott (Melissa) Broeker of Pekin; three grandchildren, Becca, Jacob and Sarah of Pekin; and multiple nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Michael Broeker and Tony Broeker, and his twin sister, Deanna Vensland.
David was an officer, web master and BX manager of the Vietnam Dog Handler Association. David also received the Warriors Medal of Valor from the Hearts of the First Nations People of the United States of America.
He worked in the IT Department at DeGussa in Mapleton, retiring in 2009. He also worked with the Red Cross at DeGussa, as well as in the electrical department at GE in Burlington, Iowa.
His graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin. Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. Military honors will be provided by Tazewell Military Rites Team.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions can be made to Vietnam Dog Handlers Association, c/o Bob Palochik (Treasurer) 11025 Skye Saddle Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89166. To express condolences online, visit preston-hanley.com |
