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Bernard “Bernie” Brouchoud

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Bernard “Bernie” Brouchoud

Birth
Mishicot, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
9 May 2018 (aged 80)
Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA GPS-Latitude: 44.0681605, Longitude: -87.6637349
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Bernard " Bernie" Netzer Brouchoud

Manitowoc - "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?!?" If you know this to be the call of the Barred Owl, there's a good chance you are one of tens of thousands, and multiple generations, of people who learned it from our Dad, Bernie Brouchoud. He was the Founder of Woodland Dunes Nature Center, a preserve that has grown to over 1,500 acres, that fosters hardwood and conifer forests, wetlands, and prairies located between Two Rivers and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

If you know which bird says "witchety-witchety-witchety," you may recall this from Bernie's memorable way of teaching (hint: after reading this, go to Woodland Dunes and explore any of the seven miles of trails there to hear them singing). Bernie's insatiable curiosity and knowledge spanning all facets of the natural world was evident to everyone who met him. He may have shown you a tiny Saw Whet Owl, stayed up late to see a meteor shower, or got up before sunrise to begin a daylong summer bird survey hike or Christmas Bird Count.

You may have walked with him to find a specific layer of exposed geological sediment he was interested in along the lakeshore, or heard him explain the subtle nuances of wildflowers, bird nests, pond life, and so much more. You may have even seen him dressed up as a giant frog, as he taught thousands of children about the many amphibians of Manitowoc County.

Perhaps you knew him from Boy Scouts in Troop 904, where he was Scoutmaster, Unit Commissioner, and Explorer post advisor. He organized special programs for Eagle candidates, led numerous campouts, a 175 mile bicycle trip, and led countless merit badge, Ad Altare Dei, and Pope Pius XII workshops and retreats. He won numerous awards for his service, and specific scouting achievements include Bronze Pelican, Scoutmaster Key, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood, Ordeal, and District Award of Merit. Under his leadership, the Troop won "Quality Unit Award" for nine years.

Maybe you joined him on one of his trips to the tiny village of Le Chable, Switzerland, where he traced his family tree and organized groups of Brouchoud descendants from around the world to come together for celebrations. He also organized festivities for a coalition of Swiss relatives to visit the U.S., developing a strong family bond that continues to this day.

You may have joined him during a Christian Experience Weekend (CEW), or met with him as part of the Marriage Encounter with continuing Image Group. He was assistant rector and rector 2000 with continued involvement throughout his life.

Maybe you've hiked the Ice Age Trail here in Manitowoc County, which he helped design and develop over many years as co-coordinator.

He was proud of his beloved Camping Group of friends that frequented Devil's River Campground in Maribel.

He was the proud recipient of countless awards and recognitions, including induction into the Manitowoc County Conservationists Hall of Fame in 2014, the Rahr Diamond Award for Outstanding Work in Conservation, Conservation Education Inc. (CEI) Distinguished Service Award, Joseph Schmitt Speak Up Award for the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce, he was named in the "Who's Who" in the Midwest Book, he appeared in the Personalities of the West and Midwest 1972 edition, received a Certificate of Achievement from the Ice Age Trail Alliance for 30 years of service, the Historic Trails Award, Robert Heuel II Award for his original photography, an Exceptional Accomplishment Award from the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation, multiple Bronze Passenger Pigeon Citations from the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, the Lakeshore District Executive's Choice Award, as well as six trophies for drag racing his white 1960 Pontiac sedan, just to name a few.

In addition to Woodland Dunes Nature Center, he also founded the Northeastern Wisconsin Naturalist Association, the Mishicot Conservation Club, Manitowoc County Banders, Wisconsin Round Robin, and The Night Gang (owl banders).

He was an avid rock & mineral, seashell, stamp, fossil, and recipe collector. He enjoyed gardening and tending to the native prairies and rain garden he planted at his home.

In recent years, he enjoyed playing Sheepshead at the Manitowoc Senior Center.

Bernard "Bernie" Netzer Brouchoud was a Manitowoc resident. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, early Wednesday morning, May 9, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Hospital in Green Bay. He was 80 year old.

Bernie was born on May 18, 1937 in Mishicot, son of the late Bernard and Ruth (Netzer) Brouchoud. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School and attended UW-Madison. On June 12, 1972 he married Lynette Lutterman in Manitowoc. Bernie was the founder and director of Woodland Dunes for many years until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife Lyn Brouchoud, of Manitowoc; four sons: Jeffery Brouchoud, of Eden, WI, Jon (Kandy) Brouchoud, of Oregon, WI, and their daughter Juliana; Jayson (Michelle) Brouchoud, of Ridgecrest, CA, and their children Katherine and Christopher; Joseph (Amber) Brouchoud, of Kiel, WI, and their children Leila, Sophia, Annabelle and Lucy; his siblings: David (Gerry) Brouchoud, Errol Brouchoud and April Boling. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and good friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law: Tom Boling and Terry Lutterman, and a sister-in-law: Sally Lutterman.

He was especially influenced and inspired by his Aunt Lanore (Netzer) Eye, and naturalist Winnie Smith, both of which preceded him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Waldo 1121 North 14th Street), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Mark Mleziva, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday evening, May 13, 2018 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Bob Beehner. The visitation will continue on Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve at 3000 Hawthorne Ave - P.O. Box 486, Two Rivers, WI 54241.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

We love you Dad! Your legacy will live on forever.
Bernard " Bernie" Netzer Brouchoud

Manitowoc - "Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?!?" If you know this to be the call of the Barred Owl, there's a good chance you are one of tens of thousands, and multiple generations, of people who learned it from our Dad, Bernie Brouchoud. He was the Founder of Woodland Dunes Nature Center, a preserve that has grown to over 1,500 acres, that fosters hardwood and conifer forests, wetlands, and prairies located between Two Rivers and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

If you know which bird says "witchety-witchety-witchety," you may recall this from Bernie's memorable way of teaching (hint: after reading this, go to Woodland Dunes and explore any of the seven miles of trails there to hear them singing). Bernie's insatiable curiosity and knowledge spanning all facets of the natural world was evident to everyone who met him. He may have shown you a tiny Saw Whet Owl, stayed up late to see a meteor shower, or got up before sunrise to begin a daylong summer bird survey hike or Christmas Bird Count.

You may have walked with him to find a specific layer of exposed geological sediment he was interested in along the lakeshore, or heard him explain the subtle nuances of wildflowers, bird nests, pond life, and so much more. You may have even seen him dressed up as a giant frog, as he taught thousands of children about the many amphibians of Manitowoc County.

Perhaps you knew him from Boy Scouts in Troop 904, where he was Scoutmaster, Unit Commissioner, and Explorer post advisor. He organized special programs for Eagle candidates, led numerous campouts, a 175 mile bicycle trip, and led countless merit badge, Ad Altare Dei, and Pope Pius XII workshops and retreats. He won numerous awards for his service, and specific scouting achievements include Bronze Pelican, Scoutmaster Key, Order of the Arrow Brotherhood, Ordeal, and District Award of Merit. Under his leadership, the Troop won "Quality Unit Award" for nine years.

Maybe you joined him on one of his trips to the tiny village of Le Chable, Switzerland, where he traced his family tree and organized groups of Brouchoud descendants from around the world to come together for celebrations. He also organized festivities for a coalition of Swiss relatives to visit the U.S., developing a strong family bond that continues to this day.

You may have joined him during a Christian Experience Weekend (CEW), or met with him as part of the Marriage Encounter with continuing Image Group. He was assistant rector and rector 2000 with continued involvement throughout his life.

Maybe you've hiked the Ice Age Trail here in Manitowoc County, which he helped design and develop over many years as co-coordinator.

He was proud of his beloved Camping Group of friends that frequented Devil's River Campground in Maribel.

He was the proud recipient of countless awards and recognitions, including induction into the Manitowoc County Conservationists Hall of Fame in 2014, the Rahr Diamond Award for Outstanding Work in Conservation, Conservation Education Inc. (CEI) Distinguished Service Award, Joseph Schmitt Speak Up Award for the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce, he was named in the "Who's Who" in the Midwest Book, he appeared in the Personalities of the West and Midwest 1972 edition, received a Certificate of Achievement from the Ice Age Trail Alliance for 30 years of service, the Historic Trails Award, Robert Heuel II Award for his original photography, an Exceptional Accomplishment Award from the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation, multiple Bronze Passenger Pigeon Citations from the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology, the Lakeshore District Executive's Choice Award, as well as six trophies for drag racing his white 1960 Pontiac sedan, just to name a few.

In addition to Woodland Dunes Nature Center, he also founded the Northeastern Wisconsin Naturalist Association, the Mishicot Conservation Club, Manitowoc County Banders, Wisconsin Round Robin, and The Night Gang (owl banders).

He was an avid rock & mineral, seashell, stamp, fossil, and recipe collector. He enjoyed gardening and tending to the native prairies and rain garden he planted at his home.

In recent years, he enjoyed playing Sheepshead at the Manitowoc Senior Center.

Bernard "Bernie" Netzer Brouchoud was a Manitowoc resident. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, early Wednesday morning, May 9, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Hospital in Green Bay. He was 80 year old.

Bernie was born on May 18, 1937 in Mishicot, son of the late Bernard and Ruth (Netzer) Brouchoud. He was a graduate of Mishicot High School and attended UW-Madison. On June 12, 1972 he married Lynette Lutterman in Manitowoc. Bernie was the founder and director of Woodland Dunes for many years until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife Lyn Brouchoud, of Manitowoc; four sons: Jeffery Brouchoud, of Eden, WI, Jon (Kandy) Brouchoud, of Oregon, WI, and their daughter Juliana; Jayson (Michelle) Brouchoud, of Ridgecrest, CA, and their children Katherine and Christopher; Joseph (Amber) Brouchoud, of Kiel, WI, and their children Leila, Sophia, Annabelle and Lucy; his siblings: David (Gerry) Brouchoud, Errol Brouchoud and April Boling. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and good friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers-in-law: Tom Boling and Terry Lutterman, and a sister-in-law: Sally Lutterman.

He was especially influenced and inspired by his Aunt Lanore (Netzer) Eye, and naturalist Winnie Smith, both of which preceded him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Waldo 1121 North 14th Street), Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Mark Mleziva, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday evening, May 13, 2018 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Bob Beehner. The visitation will continue on Monday, May 14, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve at 3000 Hawthorne Ave - P.O. Box 486, Two Rivers, WI 54241.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

We love you Dad! Your legacy will live on forever.


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