Robert (Bob) Walter Edward Brockman passed through heaven's gates on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in his 100th year of life, at The Villages in Florida. Bob had a very special quote he shared with everyone...”Make Someone Feel Good Today.”
Bob was born in Sheboygan, WI, to the late Walter Brockman and Esther Weighardt Brockman on July 27th, 1926. He graduated from Central HS in 1943, was class president, and was a lifeguard on Lake Michigan beaches. Bob served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945. Bob graduated from the Business Institute of Milwaukee in 1947.
Bob worked for Thomas Industries for 20-plus years, starting in the sales department at Fort Atkinson, WI. He was transferred to several locations: New Orleans, LA, Hopkinsville, KY, and finally to start up the Thomas location in Sparta. Bob then became the HR Manager for the Wagner/Cooper Sparta plant for 20 years and retired in 1991. He did consulting for various manufacturing facilities before his final retirement and moving to the Villages in Florida. Bob was well respected, always a gentleman and professional. He never met a stranger.
Bob was an active member of the First Methodist Church of Sparta for 37 years, past President of the Civitan Club, a board of director at the Sparta Country Club, President of the Upper Cumberland Personnel Association, and a member of the Personnel Accreditation Institute in Human Resources. He loved traveling with Jean around the world on cruises. Bob participated in the Senior Games of the Villages, winning several medals for walking and swimming. He was a dedicated golfer and walker until his health slowed him down. He was very proud of his 8 hole-in-ones.
In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jean Hogenson Brockman, and second wife of 2 years, Patricia Giffen Brockman. Son Tom Brockman, daughter Mary Brockman Holt, son-in-law Larry Holt, and stepdaughter Carol Lloyd.
Survivors include son Bill and wife Carlene Brockman and John Brockman.
Grandchildren Emilee Brockman (Brad) and Tyler Brockman (Ashley), Rebecca Ware Higdon (Tommy) and Jason Ware (Anna Marie), Jenny Holt.
Great-grandchildren Kelyn (Abby) Brockman, Braylee Niedert, Nora Todd and Luka Higdon, Keller and Kia Ware.
Great-great-granddaughter Stevie Brockman.
Companion Norma Jean McCann
Stepchildren Susan Kush (Ralph), Ann Simons and James Giffen.
Friends are welcome to a graveside service, in honor of Bob’s 100th birthday, at 11 am on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Highland Cemetery in Sparta, TN. Randall Kirby will officiate.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
