Elroy H. Brick, age 82, of Manitowoc, passed away Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2002 surrounded by his family at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc with the Rev. David Rosenow and the Rev. Bruce Bitter officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Elroy was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Manitowoc to the late Adolph C. and Erna M. Lippert Brick. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. He then continued his education at Manitowoc Business College. In November 1941 he was inducted into the United States Air Force, serving overseas during World War II. Elroy served for 50 months both in the United States and Japan, being honorably discharged in January 1946 after having attained the rank of technical sergeant. He then returned to Manitowoc where he became employed with J.J. Stangel Co. for 45 years, retiring in May 1985. Eiroy's last 25 years were spent as an industrial supply sales representative, covering many different territories during his years of experience. His last assignment included the Kohler Co. where he made sales contacts for approximately nine years.
He married Ione Jacobson on April 8, 1944 at Sumter, S.C. She preceded him in death June 14, 1989.
Music was a big part of his life and he was active as a trumpet player for many years. Elroy was a member and officier of the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble and Lakeshore Big Band of the University of Wisconsin — Manitowoc campus. He also was a member of the Art Nickels Lakeshore Grenadiers and played with many local musical dance bands, including the Elroy Berkholtz Orchestra, Gene Heier Orchestra, Duke Janda, Bob Mlada, Dick Fricke and others. Elroy also spent 29 years with the Green Bay Packers Band, retiring in 1981. In 1977, he received a plaque from the National Football League and the Green Bay Packers Football Organization for completing 25 years of service in this group. He truly was proud to have been a member of the band during the famous "Ice Bowl" and the "Glory Years" of the Packers. In 1955 he received the Fine Arts Award for Music from the University of Wisconsin Extension —Manitowoc Campus Music Department. Memberships and organizations that he belonged to include being a life long member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis Club, member and officer of the Lakeshore Wind ensemble, along with fund raising chairman, longtime member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officer of the Manitowoc Musicians Association, member and active volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center, member of the Travelers Protective Association, participated in Meals on Wheels where he partnered with his five grandchildren with the Lincoln High School community service project delivering meals on wheels, active with the Medicare Helper Program, American Red Cross, Cancer Society, Heart Association, Jail and Bail programs, active volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and served on the Volunteer Advisory Committee and other volunteer situations. In 1995, Elroy received the Meritorious Award for Dedicated and Outstanding Service in Kiwanis. In 1996, he was named Kiwanian of the Year of the Golden Kiwanis. In 1996 he received a certificate of achievement as a member of the first class of the Manitowoc Citizens Police Academy. In 1998 he also received the Volunteer PRISM Award from Holy Family Memorial Hospital for outstanding volunteer of the year. Elroy was a charter member and past officer of the TRIAD Committee and a member of the Manitowoc County Crime Prevention Committee. His retirement years were dedicated to volunteerism and Elroy believed in his community and was so proud to be an active citizen and to represent it in affiliation with Manitowoc's sister city, Kamogawa, Japan. His love and interest in music took him to Europe and Japan several times.
Elroy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and is survived by his daughter, his son and daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great grandson, one brother and sister-in-law.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no visitation at the church on Monday prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Service Program, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble or First German Ev. Lutheran Church Growth Fund.
Elroy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and volunteers of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their compassion and caring during Elroy's illness.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 3, 2002
Elroy was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Manitowoc to the late Adolph C. and Erna M. Lippert Brick. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. He then continued his education at Manitowoc Business College. In November 1941 he was inducted into the United States Air Force, serving overseas during World War II. Elroy served for 50 months both in the United States and Japan, being honorably discharged in January 1946 after having attained the rank of technical sergeant. He then returned to Manitowoc where he became employed with J.J. Stangel Co. for 45 years, retiring in May 1985. Eiroy's last 25 years were spent as an industrial supply sales representative, covering many different territories during his years of experience. His last assignment included the Kohler Co. where he made sales contacts for approximately nine years.
He married Ione Jacobson on April 8, 1944 at Sumter, S.C. She preceded him in death June 14, 1989.
Music was a big part of his life and he was active as a trumpet player for many years. Elroy was a member and officier of the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble and Lakeshore Big Band of the University of Wisconsin — Manitowoc campus. He also was a member of the Art Nickels Lakeshore Grenadiers and played with many local musical dance bands, including the Elroy Berkholtz Orchestra, Gene Heier Orchestra, Duke Janda, Bob Mlada, Dick Fricke and others. Elroy also spent 29 years with the Green Bay Packers Band, retiring in 1981. In 1977, he received a plaque from the National Football League and the Green Bay Packers Football Organization for completing 25 years of service in this group. He truly was proud to have been a member of the band during the famous "Ice Bowl" and the "Glory Years" of the Packers. In 1955 he received the Fine Arts Award for Music from the University of Wisconsin Extension —Manitowoc Campus Music Department. Memberships and organizations that he belonged to include being a life long member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis Club, member and officer of the Lakeshore Wind ensemble, along with fund raising chairman, longtime member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officer of the Manitowoc Musicians Association, member and active volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center, member of the Travelers Protective Association, participated in Meals on Wheels where he partnered with his five grandchildren with the Lincoln High School community service project delivering meals on wheels, active with the Medicare Helper Program, American Red Cross, Cancer Society, Heart Association, Jail and Bail programs, active volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and served on the Volunteer Advisory Committee and other volunteer situations. In 1995, Elroy received the Meritorious Award for Dedicated and Outstanding Service in Kiwanis. In 1996, he was named Kiwanian of the Year of the Golden Kiwanis. In 1996 he received a certificate of achievement as a member of the first class of the Manitowoc Citizens Police Academy. In 1998 he also received the Volunteer PRISM Award from Holy Family Memorial Hospital for outstanding volunteer of the year. Elroy was a charter member and past officer of the TRIAD Committee and a member of the Manitowoc County Crime Prevention Committee. His retirement years were dedicated to volunteerism and Elroy believed in his community and was so proud to be an active citizen and to represent it in affiliation with Manitowoc's sister city, Kamogawa, Japan. His love and interest in music took him to Europe and Japan several times.
Elroy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and is survived by his daughter, his son and daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great grandson, one brother and sister-in-law.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no visitation at the church on Monday prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Service Program, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble or First German Ev. Lutheran Church Growth Fund.
Elroy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and volunteers of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their compassion and caring during Elroy's illness.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 3, 2002
Elroy H. Brick, age 82, of Manitowoc, passed away Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2002 surrounded by his family at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc with the Rev. David Rosenow and the Rev. Bruce Bitter officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Elroy was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Manitowoc to the late Adolph C. and Erna M. Lippert Brick. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. He then continued his education at Manitowoc Business College. In November 1941 he was inducted into the United States Air Force, serving overseas during World War II. Elroy served for 50 months both in the United States and Japan, being honorably discharged in January 1946 after having attained the rank of technical sergeant. He then returned to Manitowoc where he became employed with J.J. Stangel Co. for 45 years, retiring in May 1985. Eiroy's last 25 years were spent as an industrial supply sales representative, covering many different territories during his years of experience. His last assignment included the Kohler Co. where he made sales contacts for approximately nine years.
He married Ione Jacobson on April 8, 1944 at Sumter, S.C. She preceded him in death June 14, 1989.
Music was a big part of his life and he was active as a trumpet player for many years. Elroy was a member and officier of the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble and Lakeshore Big Band of the University of Wisconsin — Manitowoc campus. He also was a member of the Art Nickels Lakeshore Grenadiers and played with many local musical dance bands, including the Elroy Berkholtz Orchestra, Gene Heier Orchestra, Duke Janda, Bob Mlada, Dick Fricke and others. Elroy also spent 29 years with the Green Bay Packers Band, retiring in 1981. In 1977, he received a plaque from the National Football League and the Green Bay Packers Football Organization for completing 25 years of service in this group. He truly was proud to have been a member of the band during the famous "Ice Bowl" and the "Glory Years" of the Packers. In 1955 he received the Fine Arts Award for Music from the University of Wisconsin Extension —Manitowoc Campus Music Department. Memberships and organizations that he belonged to include being a life long member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis Club, member and officer of the Lakeshore Wind ensemble, along with fund raising chairman, longtime member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officer of the Manitowoc Musicians Association, member and active volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center, member of the Travelers Protective Association, participated in Meals on Wheels where he partnered with his five grandchildren with the Lincoln High School community service project delivering meals on wheels, active with the Medicare Helper Program, American Red Cross, Cancer Society, Heart Association, Jail and Bail programs, active volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and served on the Volunteer Advisory Committee and other volunteer situations. In 1995, Elroy received the Meritorious Award for Dedicated and Outstanding Service in Kiwanis. In 1996, he was named Kiwanian of the Year of the Golden Kiwanis. In 1996 he received a certificate of achievement as a member of the first class of the Manitowoc Citizens Police Academy. In 1998 he also received the Volunteer PRISM Award from Holy Family Memorial Hospital for outstanding volunteer of the year. Elroy was a charter member and past officer of the TRIAD Committee and a member of the Manitowoc County Crime Prevention Committee. His retirement years were dedicated to volunteerism and Elroy believed in his community and was so proud to be an active citizen and to represent it in affiliation with Manitowoc's sister city, Kamogawa, Japan. His love and interest in music took him to Europe and Japan several times.
Elroy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and is survived by his daughter, his son and daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great grandson, one brother and sister-in-law.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no visitation at the church on Monday prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Service Program, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble or First German Ev. Lutheran Church Growth Fund.
Elroy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and volunteers of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their compassion and caring during Elroy's illness.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 3, 2002
Elroy was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Manitowoc to the late Adolph C. and Erna M. Lippert Brick. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1937. He then continued his education at Manitowoc Business College. In November 1941 he was inducted into the United States Air Force, serving overseas during World War II. Elroy served for 50 months both in the United States and Japan, being honorably discharged in January 1946 after having attained the rank of technical sergeant. He then returned to Manitowoc where he became employed with J.J. Stangel Co. for 45 years, retiring in May 1985. Eiroy's last 25 years were spent as an industrial supply sales representative, covering many different territories during his years of experience. His last assignment included the Kohler Co. where he made sales contacts for approximately nine years.
He married Ione Jacobson on April 8, 1944 at Sumter, S.C. She preceded him in death June 14, 1989.
Music was a big part of his life and he was active as a trumpet player for many years. Elroy was a member and officier of the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble and Lakeshore Big Band of the University of Wisconsin — Manitowoc campus. He also was a member of the Art Nickels Lakeshore Grenadiers and played with many local musical dance bands, including the Elroy Berkholtz Orchestra, Gene Heier Orchestra, Duke Janda, Bob Mlada, Dick Fricke and others. Elroy also spent 29 years with the Green Bay Packers Band, retiring in 1981. In 1977, he received a plaque from the National Football League and the Green Bay Packers Football Organization for completing 25 years of service in this group. He truly was proud to have been a member of the band during the famous "Ice Bowl" and the "Glory Years" of the Packers. In 1955 he received the Fine Arts Award for Music from the University of Wisconsin Extension —Manitowoc Campus Music Department. Memberships and organizations that he belonged to include being a life long member of First German Ev. Lutheran Church, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officier of the Manitowoc Golden K Kiwanis Club, member and officer of the Lakeshore Wind ensemble, along with fund raising chairman, longtime member and officier of the Manitowoc Marine Band, past member and officer of the Manitowoc Musicians Association, member and active volunteer of the Manitowoc Senior Center, member of the Travelers Protective Association, participated in Meals on Wheels where he partnered with his five grandchildren with the Lincoln High School community service project delivering meals on wheels, active with the Medicare Helper Program, American Red Cross, Cancer Society, Heart Association, Jail and Bail programs, active volunteer at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and served on the Volunteer Advisory Committee and other volunteer situations. In 1995, Elroy received the Meritorious Award for Dedicated and Outstanding Service in Kiwanis. In 1996, he was named Kiwanian of the Year of the Golden Kiwanis. In 1996 he received a certificate of achievement as a member of the first class of the Manitowoc Citizens Police Academy. In 1998 he also received the Volunteer PRISM Award from Holy Family Memorial Hospital for outstanding volunteer of the year. Elroy was a charter member and past officer of the TRIAD Committee and a member of the Manitowoc County Crime Prevention Committee. His retirement years were dedicated to volunteerism and Elroy believed in his community and was so proud to be an active citizen and to represent it in affiliation with Manitowoc's sister city, Kamogawa, Japan. His love and interest in music took him to Europe and Japan several times.
Elroy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and is survived by his daughter, his son and daughter-in-law, five grandchildren, one great grandson, one brother and sister-in-law.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be no visitation at the church on Monday prior to the funeral service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Volunteer Service Program, Lakeshore Wind Ensemble or First German Ev. Lutheran Church Growth Fund.
Elroy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and volunteers of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for their compassion and caring during Elroy's illness.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 3, 2002
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