Gary L. Brockman, 86 years old of Kenosha, WI passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. He was born September 16, 1936, in Reedsburg, WI, the son of the late Arnold and Audrey (Doughty) Brockman. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Army. On February 13, 1976, he married Linda Perugini in Waukegan, IL. He was an avid outdoorsman; hunting and fishing were among his favorite hobbies. He also loved sports – playing in his younger years and watching in his later years – especially the Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball, the (NBA) Lakers, (NFL) Colts, and (MLB) Dodgers. Gary enjoyed his Fridays spent with friends at Golden Corral. Survivors include his wife, Linda; daughters, Vickie (James) Esparza, Heidi Wenberg, and Shari Brockman; grandchildren, Danielle Wenberg, Samanthia and Mariah Brockman, Noelle and Jenna Esparza, and Kamron and Danae Martin; brothers, Ron (the late Liz) Brockman of Rochester, MN, Roger (Mary) Brockman and Rick (Margy) Brockman, both of Tomah, WI; sisters, Patti (Neal) Astle and Lisa Smrs; and ten great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by a son, Scott Brockman; grandson, Jeffrey Wenberg Jr.; granddaughter, Sarah Brockman-Mason; great-grandson, Hakeem Hamilton; and brothers, Greg and Arnold Brockman. Memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Proko Funeral Home. Services with Military Honors will commence at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Please omit flowers. Livestream viewing will be available using the following link: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY4MjgxOTY2MjI0ODcwNyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Gary’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Laila Thomas
January 3, 2026
This is my grandpa
Shirley Fatherree
May 5, 2023
There was no other like Gary, he was unique. He had traits and characteristics that were his alone. He loved his sports, hunting and fishing. Just ask to see his albums on these activities and you would be there for a long long time. Of course he could outtalk anyone and was always ready for a debate. He loved his family and would often talk of the grandchildren. Gary was a tough guy and we thought he would live to be 100. Not many people could sit down and eat a gallon tub of ice cream and quantities of food that a 300 lb man would have a hard time consuming. Yet that was Gary and he was never over weight. He loved visiting with his friends at McDonalds and enjoying their company. He had sad times too. He lost a son, a grandson and a great grandson before their time. I admired Gary so much for the care and love he gave to a granddaughter that also died. She was very sick and needed constant attention. Gary, you stayed up with her when it was your turn night or day. There aren’t many grandfathers that would do that. Well Gary l’m sorry l didn’t get to say goodbye but you will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers. REST IN PEACE and GOD BLESS YOU, your Sister-in-Law, Shirley
Patrick Wattles
May 2, 2023
Gary was a great friend to our family. We were neighbors since we moved in back in '78. As teenagers, when our parents went on vacation, we knew we could rely on Gary to empty out our parties if they ever got out of hand. He was a good friend and the most excellent of neighbors and I will miss him. I offer my deepest condolences to Linda and the girls.
Bill Kloster
May 2, 2023
Thoughts,and Prayers go out to the Gary Brockman Family ! Thank You for the many Baseball,and Fish Outings. Bill Kloster