Lot 70-A1

Deeded to: Charles and Clara L. Brotzler

Burials:

a. Clara L. (Schindeldecker) Brotzler
b. Charles Brotzler

Notes:

  1. Cemetery records show this as lot 70.

  2. Depth checking with a rod indicates that the vaults from this lot extend approximately 3 feet into lot A2.

  3. Charles served in the U.S. 5th Mounted Horse Cavalry and was part of the Mexican Punitive Expedition of 1916-1917, under General John J. Pershing. He is also designated as a WWI veteran.

OBITUARIES

Plot A: Clara L. (Schindeldecker) Brotzler, 1903 – 1985 (9/20/1903 – 2/3/1985)

Brotzler – Clara Louise (nee Schindeldecker), February 3. age 81 of South Saint Paul.  Preceded in death by her husband, Charles.  Dear mother of Charles & his wife Carol, Saint Paul, David & his wife, Arliss, White Bear, Claire Anne & her husband Francis Helsper, Eau Claire, Daniel & his wife Pat, Big Lake, Joseph & his wife, Karen, South Saint Paul.  Sister of Ruth Niemeyer, W. Saint Paul, Emma Groth, California, & Harry Schindeldecker of Cannon Falls.  Also survived by 23 grand & 14 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services Thursday 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, W. Saint Paul.  Friends may call 4-9 p.m. Wednesday at West Funeral Home, 1051 S. Robert at Arion & Thursday 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the church.  Interment at the Historical Methodist Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights.  [Saint Paul Pioneer Press Dispatch: Tue., 5 Feb. 1985]

Plot B: Charles Brotzler, 1894 – 1984 (11/3/1894 – 10/2/1984)

Brotzler – Charles, October 2, age 89, res. S. Saint Paul.  Beloved husband of Clara (nee Schindeldecker); dear father of Charles & wife Carol, St. Paul, David & wife, Arliss, White Bear, Claire Anne & husband, Francis Helsper Eau Claire, Daniel & wife, Pat, Big Lake, Joseph & wife Karen of S. St. Paul; brother of Mrs. Ted (Ann) Sioris, S. St. Paul, Mrs. Howard (Lydia) Buchman, Karolyn Prosser & Paul Brotzler, all of California.  Also survived by 23 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services Friday, 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, W. St. Paul.  Friends may call 5-9 p.m., Thursday at West Funeral Home, 1051 S. Robert at Arion & Friday, 12 noon to 1p.m. at the church.  Interment Historical Methodist Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights.  Veteran of 7 years with the US 5th Calvary.  Memorials appreciated.  [Saint Paul Pioneer Press: Thurs., 4 Oct. 1984]