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Retirement for a West Bend, During the retirement ceremony, with an active duty enlistment to the “I met Ricky at a Navy Fire Officer’s Wisconsin native leaves one last matter CNIC Operations Director Mark Sinder U.S. Air Force in November 1971. training conference and recruited him for him to address; who will put out all presented Brockman with the “I stood in formation with about 20 to work with me in Washington, D.C.,” the fires? Department of the Navy Meritorious or 30 others while a career advisor said Killen, former CEO of National Fire Commander, Navy Installations Civilian Service Award. While serving as walked down each squad pointing to Heritage Center and emeritus director of Command bids fair winds and following the deputy director for Navy F&ES, each individual Airman saying, ‘airframe Navy F&ES. “Rick was a dependable seas to Navy Fire & Emergency Services Brockman implemented the U.S. Navy repair, security police and fireman’ to and self-motivated member of the Navy Deputy Director Ricky Brockman upon Firefighter Fitness and Wellness every other guy, and that’s how I came Fire & Emergency Services team, who his retirement Dec. 5. Program, minimized risk while increas- to firefighting; pure chance,” Brockman continuously strived towards making “My service to the Navy entails mak- ing the safety of 53,000 service mem- recalled in his last editorial of the Navy the organization succeed in supporting ing sure the men and women of Navy bers as a member of the Department of Fire & Emergency Services newslet- the fire personnel in the field.” F&ES are capable of helping our Sailors Defense F&ES working group, facil- ter. In October 2004, NAVFAC Fire and their families survive the worst itated the revision of two DOD Fire After 20 years of service, Brockman Protection Division staff transitioned moments of their life while keeping & Emergency Services instructions, retired from the Air Force, achieving the into CNIC F&ES. themselves safe to return to their own and managed DOD fire credential pro- rank of senior master sergeant. Working along former and current family after every shift,” said gram. According to Brockman, his fire- N&ES directors Killen and Glover, Brockman. “Bad things happen regard- “One of his greatest attributes is he fighting knowledge and skills learned respectively, Brockman continued less of budgets and it is incumbent on always kept the deckplate firefighters from his Air Force career did not meet improving the firefighting capabilities us HQ folks to give the deckplate the in focus,” said CNIC F&ES Director Carl the criteria of several municipal fire and support for the shore enterprise’s tools and training to mitigate bad B. Glover, Jr. “Never forget everything departments at which he had applied installations around the world to pro- things without making them worse. To we do at HQ is to support the installa- for work. This led to Brockman embrac- vide emergency medical services quote the late Phoenix Fire Chief Alan tion firefighters; make their jobs easier ing a new mantra; “you don’t know response, fire protection and hazardous Brunacini, ‘Do no harm, survive, be and safer.” squat” and returning to school. material, fire prevention, and aircraft nice.’ A good mantra for everyone in the “I don't look at it as serving my Nearly accepting a job offer as a con- crash and rescue. chain of command, top to bottom.” command,” said Brockman. “I am serv- tract assistant fire chief in Turkey, “Ricky is a mentor and friend .... he Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pan- ing the men and women of Navy Fire Brockman received another offer for a enjoyed offering advice and guidance to demic, Brockman’s official retirement and Emergency Services, the ones put- fire inspector position at Naval Support our staff,” Glover said. “We wish him ceremony took place at the CNIC head- ting on PPE and riding fire trucks and Activity Souda Bay, Crete, beginning his well as he starts a new chapter of retire- quarters onboard the Washington Navy ambulances every day. I relish the civil service career in March 1993. ment.” Yard, Nov. 9 with special precautions to opportunity to make their jobs easier or Being stationed away from his fami- Brockman’s distinctive service led to include physical distancing between safer or both. Whether issuing wellness ly, Brockman moved to Southern his selection for the DOD Fire and participants and audience members, as and fitness instructions, procuring new California in Ventura County where one Heritage Foundation Lifetime well as wearing a facial mask covering equipment, training devices and vehi- morning he was selected as the fire Achievement Award, and inductions the nose and mouth. 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Bridal expos offerings. This can be an entertaining time spent at shows can help couples save time. involve a lot of walking and roaming way for couples to formulate their plan their weddings as efficiently as • Pre-register. Pre-registering for around. Wear comfortable clothing wedding styles. possible. bridal events saves time at check-in, and shoes. Consider a backpack or Wedding shows introduce couples • Start small. If the idea of large and doing so may make you eligible hands-free bag so you are not to vendors and set them on the path crowds is unappealing, attend the for discounted tickets. weighed down when collecting the to making decisions regarding the more intimate, boutique shows that • Come prepared. Chances are swag and other handouts throughout planning of their weddings. Wedding costs: What to expect Newly engaged couples may knot. dessert will come in around $390. tion might be wise. experience an array of emotions when By breaking down wedding • Music: The Knot says wedding • Wedding gown: Brides-to-be they sit down to plan their weddings. expenses, couples can get a clearer bands cost around $3,500, which is should expect their gowns to cost Some couples cannot wait to jump into picture of how much they may need to more than twice as much as hiring a around $1,100 and the veil or head- planning and want to catalog every pay for their weddings and where they deejay ($1,200). Soloists or ceremony piece to be roughly $120, according to aspect of the process, while others may need to cut costs. musicians may cost around $650. the Association of Bridal Consultants. may proceed with caution because • Reception site: According to The • Wedding planner: Many couples • Photography and Video: they don’t know what to expect — Knot, a premiere wedding planning employ wedding planners to make Preserving wedding day memories particularly in regard to cost. resource, couples can expect their planning their weddings easier. costs around $2,800 for video and pho- Many couples find it difficult to cre- receptions to eat up the largest chunk Wedding planners cost an average of tography services, based on data from ate their wedding budgets because of their wedding budgets. 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Signs that more insulation is necessary Insulation serves dual purposes in a home. In the identify areas of the home that are in need of air seal- layer should be installed. winter, insulation prevents heat loss and keeps homes ing. • If energy bills are higher than normal for the time comfortably warm, while in the summer it buffers a Homeowners also can do their own visual assess- of year, that may be due to a lack of insulation. Notice home from the heat and prevent cold air from escap- ments to determine if their homes need more insula- whether the HVAC system is running more than usual. ing. tion. The following are a handful of signs that indicate • An unusually warm second story during hot Insulation also is one of the most cost-effective you may have an insulation deficit in your home. weather also may be indicative of an insulation defi- ways to make a home more energy-efficient. • If the snow melts on your roof but not on your ciency. 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A flat tire or an engine malfunction is fire extinguishers need to be rated for that stores well, such as emergency While drivers can gather these items something no driver wants to experience, Class B and C fires. rations, granola bars or trail mix, can separately, many companies offer all-in- but those with a well-stocked vehicle • Jumper cables: A weak or dead bat- quell hunger pangs and provide an ener- one vehicle emergency kits. A safety kit emergency kit and breakdown strategy tery is often the culprit in breakdowns. gy boost while waiting for help. is essential for all drivers. can get through most situations rather Jumper cables enable drivers to get a easily. charge from another motorist, and may OBITUARY A 2017 survey from AAA found that help get a person back on the road RALPH A. DALEY 40 percent of drivers in the United States quickly. If possible, get a set of cables Ralph A. Daley, of Erin, age 66, went home to the Lord on Sunday, are not ready to handle a typical road- that also comes with safety gloves and January 3, 2021. He was born in Hartford on August 18, 1954 to parents side emergency breakdown. The organi- heavy duty clamps, offers Defensive James and Dorothy (Kohl) Daley. Ralph worked as a mason for over 35 zation estimates it helps some seven mil- Driving Online, a defensive driving years. He was an avid hunter, hunting with family and friends for deer, lion motorists get back on the road each course. turkey and coyotes. Ralph enjoyed following the Brewers and Rubicon summer. A well-equipped roadside emer- • Mobile phone/charger: A mobile baseball. Most of all he enjoyed time with family, especially his grand- gency kit may help drivers get their phone is essential for calling for assis- children. Ralph is survived by two sons, Lucas (Lynda) and Sean (Holly); eight grandchil- vehicles back on the road on their own. tance, but the phone is only useful if it's dren, McKayla, Addison, Nora and Carmen; Sidney, Keegan, Alexis and Nolan; sib- · First aid kit: The first aid kit will charged. lings, Robert (Joann), Elaine (Ron) Gnotke, Marianne (Richard) Hoefler, James celebrate its 133rd birthday in 2021. The • Blanket: Keep a blanket in the (Debra), John (Linda), and Dennis (Michal); also survived by nieces, nephews, other Johnson & Johnson company began com- trunk or another storage area. Should relatives and friends. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bernice mercializing first aid kits in 1888. the vehicle die in cold weather, that Harrison. Having a first aid kit in the car to treat blanket can help keep passengers warm Visitation for family and friends at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union St., minor injuries can be helpful in the until assistance arrives. Hartford on Thursday, January 7 from 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial event of an accident or even after injur- • Basic tools: Tools like a screwdriver, will be celebrated at St. Therese Calcutta Parish — Monches, W302 N9583 O’Neil Rd., ing oneself during a breakdown. ratchet set and wrench may enable driv- Hartland on Friday, January 8 at 10:00 AM. Private committal at St. John Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Serenity Villa and the extended • Fire extinguisher: Cars are full of ers to complete minor repairs. Tools also family and friends for their care and support over the last several years. Condolences should include tire- can be found at www.shimonfuneralhome.com changing gear, such as a jack and lug nut OBITUARY remover. • Traction aid: HUBERT R. TSCHACHLER JR. Non-clumping kitty MARCH 22, 1927 — DECEMBER 30, 2020 litter or sand can pro- Hubert passed away peacefully on December 30, 2020 in Jackson, Wisconsin. He was born in Milwaukee to Hubert Sr. and Anna (Lotz) vide the traction Tschachler. He leaves behind his wife of 72 years, Gloria (Nuedling), daughters needed to get off of a Sharon Paré (Glenn) of Bradenton FL and Susan Maszk of Hartford WI, broth- slippery area of road- er Joseph (Priscilla) of Brookfield WI, sister-in-law Emily Tschachler, and 10 way. nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, son Jon, brother Walter, sister Anna • Flashlight: A Sciano, and son-in-law Jeffrey Maszk. flashlight can help Until 2018, when they moved to Jackson Crossings Assisted Living, Hubert and Gloria lived keep you visible and on Pike Lake in Hartford and spent winters in Winter Haven FL. able to see your sur- In 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was proud to be a “Tin Can Sailor” who served on two Fletcher Class destroyers in the Pacific — the USS Hutchins until the end of the war with roundings in dark Japan, and the USS Richard P. Leary. conditions. Hubert had a long and successful 40 year career with the Milwaukee Police Department, retiring in 1991. He rose in the ranks to Detective Lieutenant of Homicide. For several years in OBITUARY the late 1960’s and early 1970’s he took on a special assignment as personal bodyguard and driver for Milwaukee Mayor Henry Maier. During his tenure with the MPD he also furthered his MARY HARRIOT PURTELL (BORN BOOTH) education, studying Criminal Justice at Marquette University and participating in special train- Mary Harriot Purtell (born Booth), age 102, of the town of Erin, ing programs at FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C. Wisconsin entered eternal life Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in the loving Hubert was a very active and driven individual who was completely focused on being the care and comfort of her daughter’s home. best he could possibly be in every project and activity he chose to pursue. He liked to say he Mary was born September 24, 1918 in Clyman, Wisconsin to Mary Jane believed in “moderation in all things” and then some; so much so in some cases that his fami- (born Falk) and Jasper Booth. Mary was baptized in the sacristy of St John’s ly often referred to him as the “Over-Moderator.” He was a lifelong athlete and sportsman and Catholic church in Clyman. Ironically, the church was closed due to the a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers. He played center on his high Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. Mary’s family later moved to Beaver Dam, where she attend- school football team and played softball with the Police Athletic Association league. He loved ed kindergarten. the outdoors and enjoyed fishing on Pike Lake, hunting with his beagles, and taking long hikes. In first grade, Mary’s family moved to Fall River, Wisconsin, where she graduated from He was a dedicated runner who ran several miles every day for over 50 years until 2016 at the 8th grade. Later, the family relocated back to Clyman, where Mary attended Juneau High age of 89. He was an avid reader whose favorite genre was true crime. He also enjoyed biogra- School, and graduated in 1936. phies of figures from American history and always stayed up to date with the current news. She was united in marriage to John Gregory Purtell on June 14, 1941 at St. John’s Church Due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, a service celebrating Hubert’s life will be in Clyman, WI. held at a future date to be determined. Condolences can be found at www.shimonfuneral- She was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Thompson (Town of Erin) home.com for many years. Mary enjoyed being a member of the St. Patrick Church Altar Society and the Hartford Senior Friends. She loved reading, gardening, and crocheting. Mary is survived by her loving children, Gerald (Virginia) of Hubertus, WI, Gilbert (Jean) of Hayward, WI, Gordon (Leslie) of Lisle, IL, John (Melana) of Neosho, WI, Michael (Val) of Hartford, WI, Eugene (Jolene) of Bark River, MI, MaryAnn (Steve) Solberg of Slinger, WI, CHURCH LISTINGS Eileen (Jeff) Schmidt of Iron Ridge, WI and daughter-in-law Millie (Gregory) of Maryland. NEOSHO JACKSON At last count there are 18 cherished grandchildren and 26 cherished great-grandchil- dren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband John, son Gregory FAITH BIBLE ALLIANCE CHURCH STILL WATERS CHURCH (Millie), grandsons Jimmy, Scott and Randy; sisters June (Carl) Pennewell, Myrtle (Harold) W2799 Lehman Rd, Neosho, 920-625-3538 A METHODIST COMMUNITY Zech of Fort Atkinson, and Eileen (Bob) Lyons of Madison; and brothers Donald (Gerry) of www.faithbiblealliance.com 3617 Scenic Rd., Jackson 262-677-1311 Beaver Dam, Robert (Elizabeth) of Horicon, George (Pearl) of Watertown, and Winfield Sunday School for all ages at 9am Worship: Booth of Clyman. Sunday Worship Service at 10am; www.stillwaterschurch.com A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be held at St. Kilian Catholic Church (264 W. on-site and livestreamed on Facebook Click worship online State Street Hartford, WI 5307) with Fr. Britto Suresh officiating. Visitation for friends and family will be Saturday, January 9th, from 11:00AM to Noon, Ignition Youth at 4pm at St Kilian’s, with a Mass at 12:00 (Noon). CHRIST EVANGELICAL A private interment for immediate family will be in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Thompson, WEST BEND LUTHERAN CHURCH next to her husband John. ST. JOHN’S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH N168 W20152 Main St., Jackson, WI 53037 A Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held when family and friends are able to be togeth- 809 South 6th Avenue, West Bend 262-677-3143. Pastor Duane A. Swenson. er again safely, post-pandemic. 262-334-4901 • www.stjohnswestbend.org Worship: 9am Sundays. Communion 1st and Contributions in memory of Mary are appreciated, and can be given to the American 3rd Sunday of every month. Cancer Society, www.cancer.org Worship Wed. & Sat. 6pm; The Shimon Funeral Home is serving the family. 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