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Loren Brockway
CLARIDON TOWNSHIP - Loren Brockway, 81, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at Heather Hill, Munson Township. He was born Aug. 8, 1919, in Montville Township, the son of Loren P. and M. Zora (Fitzgerald) Brockway. Mr. Brockway was an insurance agent, founding the Brockway-Bond Insurance Agency, Burton. He worked as a supervisor at Snapout Forms, Chardon, while beginning a career in insurance. He retired in 1988. He married Arline K. Metzger on May 17, 1941, in Chardon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II, Pacific Theatre, serving in the Philippines and New Guinea. He was a founding and active participating member of the Peace Lutheran Church, Munson Township. He was a member of American Legion Post 459 in Burton; past president, treasurer, and clerk of the former Claridon Elementary School System. Mr. Brockway took an active roll in both school and community sports for his children and other youth. He was a former member of the Claridon Township Zoning Commission and the township Board of Zoning Appeals. After retirement, he volunteered at Chardon Municipal Court. He is remembered by his family and friends for his storytelling and teasing, and his favorite pastime - a love for playing cards. He was an active participant in the monthly meeting of the "Over the Hill" gang. He is survived by his wife, Arline (Metzger) Brockway of Claridon Township; a daughter, Brenda Chapman of Claridon Township; three sons David L. of Claridon Township. Jerome R. of Jefferson, and Brian A. of Claridon Township; a sister, Patricia Kosmerl of Willowick; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Kathryn Albright and Lucille Corrigan. Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church, 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. with The Rev. Donald Heino officiating. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Burr Funeral Home, 16 South St., Chardon. Burial will be in the Claridon Center Cemetery, Claridon Township. Donations may be made to the Peace Lutheran Alter Guild, 12686 Bass Lake Road, Chardon 44024; Claridon Township Recreation Park, P.O. Box 66, East Claridon 44033; or Purple Pride, P.O. Box 61, Burton 4021.
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