Chuck Brotherton, age 87 of Wall Lake, IA, passed away at home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Charles Howard Brotherton was born on August 26, 1935, to parents Howard and Margaret (Howard) Brotherton in Remsen, IA. He grew up and attended school in Wall Lake, graduating with Wall Lake High School's Class of 1953. Chuck furthered his education by attending Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, IA, and then the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA.
On July 24, 1956, Chuck married the love of his life, Betty Roth, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. This union was blessed with five children: Amy, John, William, Beth, and Christopher. Chuck and Betty raised their family in Manning where Chuck was a teacher for seven years before becoming the high school principal for another ten. In 1974, Chuck drove to Wall Lake daily to work alongside his father at Wall Lake Lumber Company. In 1975, Chuck and Betty moved to Wall Lake and for the next forty-four years, Chuck, along with his sons, expanded the family business owning lumberyards in Wall Lake, Lake View, Odebolt, and Carroll. He officially retired in June of 2018. Chuck worked hard for the lumber industry serving on the Northwest Lumber Association as an Iowa Director from 1995-1998. He was honored as the Iowa Dealer of the Year in 1995 and was chosen as an Honored Lumberman by the South Dakota Lumber Association in 2010. Chuck was very proud to see a fourth-generation family business still going and even more proud to see a fifth generation become leaders in the business/industry.
In his younger days, Chuck enjoyed brisk early morning walks. He would walk the high school track and then back to the lumberyard to start his day. He was a coin collector and collected all of the state coins as they became available. He shared this hobby of his with many of his grandchildren and now they too collect coins. Chuck was an avid reader and "history buff" and read many history novels throughout his life. Chuck enjoyed traveling, especially when it was with family. The Black Hills, Washington DC, California, and New York City, were just a few of the places they visited together. He and Betty hosted four foreign exchange students over the years, and were able to go visit their home countries of Japan and Austria. Chuck treated them as if they were his own, and to this day, those relationships remain strong. They were great additions to Chuck and Betty's family. He was not only an avid East Sac County Raider fan (he adored watching his kids and grandkids play all sports), but also followed the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings, and his favorite Iowa Hawkeyes.
Chuck loved his community and made it a point to be very involved when it came to supporting it. He served as a member of the Lion's Club, Chamber of Commerce, was on the Economic Development Board, served as a member and president of the WLVA/ESC School Boards, and was a Eucharistic Minister and active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. The list could go on and on as he played a part in so many community/school district-related events.
Most of all, Chuck treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Being around them always brought a smile to his face. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Betty Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA; children: Amy (Dave) Stickrod of Glenwood, IA, Bill (Deb) Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA, and Chris (Carmen) Brotherton of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Carrie Beth Stickrod, Christian Stickrod, and John Stickrod; Jessica (Todd) Miller, Craig (Rachel) Brotherton, Abby (Weston) Wicks, Alison (Tanner) Bengford, and Philip (Megan) Brotherton; Morgan (Matt) Birt, Madison (Kennedy) Drey, and Maxwell (Nicole) Blum; Amanda (Taylor) Bengford, Aaron (Rebecca) Brotherton, and Hannah (Nolan) Warnke; great-grandchildren: Sloane Ware; Malia, Ava, and Miles Miller, Brock, Bennett, Maddy, and Mara Brotherton, Marcella, Walter, and Wilder Wicks, Teagan, Bohden, and Crew Bengford, Lennon Brotherton; Aiden and Poppy Birt, Baylor Drey; Sadie, Lanni, and Tobin Bengford, Niall Brotherton, and Vivian Warnke; siblings: Ken (Joanna) Brotherton of Pittsford, NY, Kaye (Bob) Jungk of Platte City, MO, Judy (Don) Kingfield of Algona, IA, Janet (Merritt) Olsen of Rochester, MN, and Vicki (Larry) Peyton of Sac City, IA; sister-in-law Betty Roth of Wall Lake, IA; foreign exchange daughters: Aya Yaegashi Katahira, Naho Yaegashi Tanimura, Ines Bensic Steiner, and Maria Steiner; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Margaret Brotherton; infant son John Charles Brotherton; daughter Beth Ann Blum; parents-in-law Roy and Esther Roth; brother-in-law Alvin Roth; sisters-in-law Eva (Jeryl) Reiter, Ruth (Gerald) Bengford, and Hazel (Marion) Ryan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charles Brotherton Memorial Fund in care of the family.
On July 24, 1956, Chuck married the love of his life, Betty Roth, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. This union was blessed with five children: Amy, John, William, Beth, and Christopher. Chuck and Betty raised their family in Manning where Chuck was a teacher for seven years before becoming the high school principal for another ten. In 1974, Chuck drove to Wall Lake daily to work alongside his father at Wall Lake Lumber Company. In 1975, Chuck and Betty moved to Wall Lake and for the next forty-four years, Chuck, along with his sons, expanded the family business owning lumberyards in Wall Lake, Lake View, Odebolt, and Carroll. He officially retired in June of 2018. Chuck worked hard for the lumber industry serving on the Northwest Lumber Association as an Iowa Director from 1995-1998. He was honored as the Iowa Dealer of the Year in 1995 and was chosen as an Honored Lumberman by the South Dakota Lumber Association in 2010. Chuck was very proud to see a fourth-generation family business still going and even more proud to see a fifth generation become leaders in the business/industry.
In his younger days, Chuck enjoyed brisk early morning walks. He would walk the high school track and then back to the lumberyard to start his day. He was a coin collector and collected all of the state coins as they became available. He shared this hobby of his with many of his grandchildren and now they too collect coins. Chuck was an avid reader and "history buff" and read many history novels throughout his life. Chuck enjoyed traveling, especially when it was with family. The Black Hills, Washington DC, California, and New York City, were just a few of the places they visited together. He and Betty hosted four foreign exchange students over the years, and were able to go visit their home countries of Japan and Austria. Chuck treated them as if they were his own, and to this day, those relationships remain strong. They were great additions to Chuck and Betty's family. He was not only an avid East Sac County Raider fan (he adored watching his kids and grandkids play all sports), but also followed the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings, and his favorite Iowa Hawkeyes.
Chuck loved his community and made it a point to be very involved when it came to supporting it. He served as a member of the Lion's Club, Chamber of Commerce, was on the Economic Development Board, served as a member and president of the WLVA/ESC School Boards, and was a Eucharistic Minister and active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. The list could go on and on as he played a part in so many community/school district-related events.
Most of all, Chuck treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Being around them always brought a smile to his face. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Betty Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA; children: Amy (Dave) Stickrod of Glenwood, IA, Bill (Deb) Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA, and Chris (Carmen) Brotherton of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Carrie Beth Stickrod, Christian Stickrod, and John Stickrod; Jessica (Todd) Miller, Craig (Rachel) Brotherton, Abby (Weston) Wicks, Alison (Tanner) Bengford, and Philip (Megan) Brotherton; Morgan (Matt) Birt, Madison (Kennedy) Drey, and Maxwell (Nicole) Blum; Amanda (Taylor) Bengford, Aaron (Rebecca) Brotherton, and Hannah (Nolan) Warnke; great-grandchildren: Sloane Ware; Malia, Ava, and Miles Miller, Brock, Bennett, Maddy, and Mara Brotherton, Marcella, Walter, and Wilder Wicks, Teagan, Bohden, and Crew Bengford, Lennon Brotherton; Aiden and Poppy Birt, Baylor Drey; Sadie, Lanni, and Tobin Bengford, Niall Brotherton, and Vivian Warnke; siblings: Ken (Joanna) Brotherton of Pittsford, NY, Kaye (Bob) Jungk of Platte City, MO, Judy (Don) Kingfield of Algona, IA, Janet (Merritt) Olsen of Rochester, MN, and Vicki (Larry) Peyton of Sac City, IA; sister-in-law Betty Roth of Wall Lake, IA; foreign exchange daughters: Aya Yaegashi Katahira, Naho Yaegashi Tanimura, Ines Bensic Steiner, and Maria Steiner; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Margaret Brotherton; infant son John Charles Brotherton; daughter Beth Ann Blum; parents-in-law Roy and Esther Roth; brother-in-law Alvin Roth; sisters-in-law Eva (Jeryl) Reiter, Ruth (Gerald) Bengford, and Hazel (Marion) Ryan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charles Brotherton Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Chuck Brotherton, age 87 of Wall Lake, IA, passed away at home on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Charles Howard Brotherton was born on August 26, 1935, to parents Howard and Margaret (Howard) Brotherton in Remsen, IA. He grew up and attended school in Wall Lake, graduating with Wall Lake High School's Class of 1953. Chuck furthered his education by attending Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, IA, and then the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA.
On July 24, 1956, Chuck married the love of his life, Betty Roth, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. This union was blessed with five children: Amy, John, William, Beth, and Christopher. Chuck and Betty raised their family in Manning where Chuck was a teacher for seven years before becoming the high school principal for another ten. In 1974, Chuck drove to Wall Lake daily to work alongside his father at Wall Lake Lumber Company. In 1975, Chuck and Betty moved to Wall Lake and for the next forty-four years, Chuck, along with his sons, expanded the family business owning lumberyards in Wall Lake, Lake View, Odebolt, and Carroll. He officially retired in June of 2018. Chuck worked hard for the lumber industry serving on the Northwest Lumber Association as an Iowa Director from 1995-1998. He was honored as the Iowa Dealer of the Year in 1995 and was chosen as an Honored Lumberman by the South Dakota Lumber Association in 2010. Chuck was very proud to see a fourth-generation family business still going and even more proud to see a fifth generation become leaders in the business/industry.
In his younger days, Chuck enjoyed brisk early morning walks. He would walk the high school track and then back to the lumberyard to start his day. He was a coin collector and collected all of the state coins as they became available. He shared this hobby of his with many of his grandchildren and now they too collect coins. Chuck was an avid reader and "history buff" and read many history novels throughout his life. Chuck enjoyed traveling, especially when it was with family. The Black Hills, Washington DC, California, and New York City, were just a few of the places they visited together. He and Betty hosted four foreign exchange students over the years, and were able to go visit their home countries of Japan and Austria. Chuck treated them as if they were his own, and to this day, those relationships remain strong. They were great additions to Chuck and Betty's family. He was not only an avid East Sac County Raider fan (he adored watching his kids and grandkids play all sports), but also followed the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings, and his favorite Iowa Hawkeyes.
Chuck loved his community and made it a point to be very involved when it came to supporting it. He served as a member of the Lion's Club, Chamber of Commerce, was on the Economic Development Board, served as a member and president of the WLVA/ESC School Boards, and was a Eucharistic Minister and active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. The list could go on and on as he played a part in so many community/school district-related events.
Most of all, Chuck treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Being around them always brought a smile to his face. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Betty Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA; children: Amy (Dave) Stickrod of Glenwood, IA, Bill (Deb) Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA, and Chris (Carmen) Brotherton of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Carrie Beth Stickrod, Christian Stickrod, and John Stickrod; Jessica (Todd) Miller, Craig (Rachel) Brotherton, Abby (Weston) Wicks, Alison (Tanner) Bengford, and Philip (Megan) Brotherton; Morgan (Matt) Birt, Madison (Kennedy) Drey, and Maxwell (Nicole) Blum; Amanda (Taylor) Bengford, Aaron (Rebecca) Brotherton, and Hannah (Nolan) Warnke; great-grandchildren: Sloane Ware; Malia, Ava, and Miles Miller, Brock, Bennett, Maddy, and Mara Brotherton, Marcella, Walter, and Wilder Wicks, Teagan, Bohden, and Crew Bengford, Lennon Brotherton; Aiden and Poppy Birt, Baylor Drey; Sadie, Lanni, and Tobin Bengford, Niall Brotherton, and Vivian Warnke; siblings: Ken (Joanna) Brotherton of Pittsford, NY, Kaye (Bob) Jungk of Platte City, MO, Judy (Don) Kingfield of Algona, IA, Janet (Merritt) Olsen of Rochester, MN, and Vicki (Larry) Peyton of Sac City, IA; sister-in-law Betty Roth of Wall Lake, IA; foreign exchange daughters: Aya Yaegashi Katahira, Naho Yaegashi Tanimura, Ines Bensic Steiner, and Maria Steiner; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Margaret Brotherton; infant son John Charles Brotherton; daughter Beth Ann Blum; parents-in-law Roy and Esther Roth; brother-in-law Alvin Roth; sisters-in-law Eva (Jeryl) Reiter, Ruth (Gerald) Bengford, and Hazel (Marion) Ryan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charles Brotherton Memorial Fund in care of the family.
On July 24, 1956, Chuck married the love of his life, Betty Roth, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. This union was blessed with five children: Amy, John, William, Beth, and Christopher. Chuck and Betty raised their family in Manning where Chuck was a teacher for seven years before becoming the high school principal for another ten. In 1974, Chuck drove to Wall Lake daily to work alongside his father at Wall Lake Lumber Company. In 1975, Chuck and Betty moved to Wall Lake and for the next forty-four years, Chuck, along with his sons, expanded the family business owning lumberyards in Wall Lake, Lake View, Odebolt, and Carroll. He officially retired in June of 2018. Chuck worked hard for the lumber industry serving on the Northwest Lumber Association as an Iowa Director from 1995-1998. He was honored as the Iowa Dealer of the Year in 1995 and was chosen as an Honored Lumberman by the South Dakota Lumber Association in 2010. Chuck was very proud to see a fourth-generation family business still going and even more proud to see a fifth generation become leaders in the business/industry.
In his younger days, Chuck enjoyed brisk early morning walks. He would walk the high school track and then back to the lumberyard to start his day. He was a coin collector and collected all of the state coins as they became available. He shared this hobby of his with many of his grandchildren and now they too collect coins. Chuck was an avid reader and "history buff" and read many history novels throughout his life. Chuck enjoyed traveling, especially when it was with family. The Black Hills, Washington DC, California, and New York City, were just a few of the places they visited together. He and Betty hosted four foreign exchange students over the years, and were able to go visit their home countries of Japan and Austria. Chuck treated them as if they were his own, and to this day, those relationships remain strong. They were great additions to Chuck and Betty's family. He was not only an avid East Sac County Raider fan (he adored watching his kids and grandkids play all sports), but also followed the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Vikings, and his favorite Iowa Hawkeyes.
Chuck loved his community and made it a point to be very involved when it came to supporting it. He served as a member of the Lion's Club, Chamber of Commerce, was on the Economic Development Board, served as a member and president of the WLVA/ESC School Boards, and was a Eucharistic Minister and active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wall Lake. The list could go on and on as he played a part in so many community/school district-related events.
Most of all, Chuck treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Being around them always brought a smile to his face. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 66 years, Betty Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA; children: Amy (Dave) Stickrod of Glenwood, IA, Bill (Deb) Brotherton of Wall Lake, IA, and Chris (Carmen) Brotherton of Lake View, IA; grandchildren: Carrie Beth Stickrod, Christian Stickrod, and John Stickrod; Jessica (Todd) Miller, Craig (Rachel) Brotherton, Abby (Weston) Wicks, Alison (Tanner) Bengford, and Philip (Megan) Brotherton; Morgan (Matt) Birt, Madison (Kennedy) Drey, and Maxwell (Nicole) Blum; Amanda (Taylor) Bengford, Aaron (Rebecca) Brotherton, and Hannah (Nolan) Warnke; great-grandchildren: Sloane Ware; Malia, Ava, and Miles Miller, Brock, Bennett, Maddy, and Mara Brotherton, Marcella, Walter, and Wilder Wicks, Teagan, Bohden, and Crew Bengford, Lennon Brotherton; Aiden and Poppy Birt, Baylor Drey; Sadie, Lanni, and Tobin Bengford, Niall Brotherton, and Vivian Warnke; siblings: Ken (Joanna) Brotherton of Pittsford, NY, Kaye (Bob) Jungk of Platte City, MO, Judy (Don) Kingfield of Algona, IA, Janet (Merritt) Olsen of Rochester, MN, and Vicki (Larry) Peyton of Sac City, IA; sister-in-law Betty Roth of Wall Lake, IA; foreign exchange daughters: Aya Yaegashi Katahira, Naho Yaegashi Tanimura, Ines Bensic Steiner, and Maria Steiner; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Margaret Brotherton; infant son John Charles Brotherton; daughter Beth Ann Blum; parents-in-law Roy and Esther Roth; brother-in-law Alvin Roth; sisters-in-law Eva (Jeryl) Reiter, Ruth (Gerald) Bengford, and Hazel (Marion) Ryan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Charles Brotherton Memorial Fund in care of the family.
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