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Wilhelm Frederick August “William F” Brockmiller

Birth	:	2 Dec 1863 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Death	:	3 Dec 1942 Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7797012, -90.3917007
Description	:	Name Note: Christened and married as Wilhelm Friedrich "August". "Anton" appeared in his obituary, as well as some of his children's obits. (Perhaps his children / grandchildredn were confused with "Anton" Dietrich Carl Engel, William F Brockmiller's father-in-law. Wilhelm Friedrich August Brokmüller (Christened, FamilySearch) William Frederick August Brockmiller (Marriage) William Frederick Anton Brockmiller (Obituary) William F Brockmiller (Death Cert #41769, transcribed as William F KNILLER) ****************************** Son of Johann Heinrich Christoph Brokmüller Sr and Christine Marie Elizabeth Catherine Engel who married on July 10, 1849 in Dömitz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany. "John Henry" and "Elizabeth Christine" had at least nine... Read More	Name Note: Christened and married as Wilhelm Friedrich "August". "Anton" appeared in his obituary, as well as some of his children's obits. (Perhaps his children / grandchildredn were confused with "Anton" Dietrich Carl Engel, William F Brockmiller's father-in-law. Wilhelm Friedrich August Brokmüller (Christened, FamilySearch) William Frederick August Brockmiller (Marriage) William Frederick Anton Brockmiller (Obituary) William F Brockmiller (Death Cert #41769, transcribed as William F KNILLER) **************************** Son of Johann Heinrich Christoph Brokmüller Sr and Christine Marie Elizabeth Catherine Engel who married on July 10, 1849 in Dömitz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany. "John Henry" and "Elizabeth Christine" had at least nine children of which three sons lived and died near Farmington, Missouri (St. Francois County.) The following children were christened in Dömitz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany: 1. Heinrich Johann August Brockmüller ... c Apr 13, 1850 2. Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Brockmüller ... c Jan 4, 1852 d March 22, 1852 3. Carl Friedrich Chan. Brockmüller ... died November 26, 1853, age 0. 4. Johann Heinrich Christoph Brockmüller Jr. .... c Aug 21, 1855 ... (# 112900452) 5. Marie Catharine Johanna Brockmüller .... c Oct 4, 1857 6. Ludwig Wilhelm Carl Brockmüller .... c June 13, 1859 7. Carl Anton Wilhelm Brockmüller .... c Feb 20, 1861 ... (# 35654519) 8. Frieda Marie Dorothee Brockmüller .... c Oct 12, 1862 9. Wilhelm Friedrich August Brockmüller .... c Dec 13, 1863 ... (# 112943312) Brothers in St. Francois County, Missouri: Johann Heinrich Christoph "John Henry" Brockmiller Jr.(1855-1924), Carl Anton Wilhelm Brockmiller (1861-1923), and Wilhelm Frederick Anton "William F" Brockmiller (1863-1942). One brother and one sister remained in Germany (as of 1924; mentioned in John Henry's obit). ----------- In 1885, at the age of 22, William F Brockmiller immigrated from Germany and became a naturalized citizen on November 16, 1894 [obituary]. On December 24, 1899, William Frederick Anton Brockmiller married Katherine Louise Miller (1878-1945). (Catherine L Miller and William Frederick August Brockmiller) The couple had the following children: 1) Edith (Brockmiller) McElvain (1900-1983) 2) Walter Brockmiller (1903-1966) 3) Paul Samuel Ludwig Brockmiller ... (1905-1981) 4) Josephine (Brockmiller) Rogge (1906-2001) 5) Clara Mae (Brockmiller) Peck (1909-1982) 6) Ludwig John Henry Brockmiller (1911-1972) 7) Emile A Brockmiller (1915-1985), twin (son) 8) Emily C Louise Brockmiller (1915-1915), .... twin sister of Emile, died age 2 months 9) Antone William Frederick Brockmiller .... (1918-1992) ************************** Obit: William Frederick Anton [August] Brockmiller was born on Dec 2, 1873 [1863], in Mecklenburg Germany, and passed quietly from this life at his home near Farmington, Mo., on Dec 3, 1942 at 7:30 A.M. of complications after a prolonged illness, aged 79 years and one day. He was the son of the late John H. and Christine Engel Brockmiller. In the year 1885 at the age of 22 years, he migrated from Germany to this country. During his life here he made two visits back to his old home in Germany. On Nov. 16, 1894, he became a citizen of this country, and remained a logyal American until his death. Before his marriage, he traveled extensively in the U.S. In infancy, he was baptized in the Lutheran Church, and at the age of 15 he was confirmed in the Ev. Lutheran Church, and had his membership transferred to the Lutheran Church here at Farmington of which he as a faithful lige-long member. On Dec 23, 1899, he was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Louise Miller, of Farmington, and they established their home at Copenhagen, two miles south of Farmington, where he spent his entire life. He leaves to mourn his death his beloved wife and the following children" Edith, Walter, Clara Mae, Ludwig, and Josephine (Mrs. Paul) Rogge, all of Farmington, Mo.; Paul and Emil, of Rochester, Pa., and Anton, who is in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Norfold, Va., also five grandchildren and many other relatives and a host of friends. One daughter, Emily, died in infancy. Mr. Brockmiller was well know throughout the entire county. He was a bricklayer, a plaster and concrete worker by trade and was a master hand at this type of work. He was not only skilled in the knowledge of his work, but was ruggedly honest in the execution of it. He was a quiet God-fearing citizen and will be greatly missed in the community as well as in his home where he was a generous provider, a kind husbnd and a loving father. Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time The News went to press. They were awaiting news from the members of the family residing elsewhere as to whether they would be able to come for the funeral service. ****************************

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Wilhelm Frederick August “William F” Brockmiller's memorial is located at: Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Farmington, St. Francois County, USA.
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Wilhelm Frederick August “William F” Brockmiller death on 3 Dec 1942 in Farmington, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 37.7797012
Longitude: -90.3917007

Family Members:

Spouse

Katherine Louise Miller Brockmiller

(1878 - 1945)

Children

Edith C Brockmiller McElvain

(1900 - 1983)

Walter Carl William Brockmiller

(1903 - 1966)

Paul Samuel Ludwig Brockmiller

(1905 - 1981)

Josephine Martina Anna Brockmiller Rogge

(1906 - 2001)

Ludwig John Henry Brockmiller

(1911 - 1972)

Emily C Louise Brockmiller

(1915 - 1915)

Antone William Frederick “Tony” Brockmiller

(1918 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7797012, -90.3917007

2. Odd Fellows Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7771000, -90.4056000

3. Glenda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7905998, -90.3827972

4. Hillview Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 37.7630997, -90.3974991

5. Farmington Masonic Cemetery North
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Coordinate: 37.7978000, -90.3960000

6. Masonic Cemetery of Farmington South
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7757500, -90.4206500

7. Old Calvary Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7750015, -90.4207993

8. Murphy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.7808304, -90.4216690

9. Knights of Pythias Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7691500, -90.4196700

10. New Calvary Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7698000, -90.4203000

11. Doughty Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7607994, -90.4122009

12. William Murphy Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7552000, -90.4071000

13. Zolman Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8073000, -90.3965000

14. Copenhagen Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7528000, -90.4017029

15. Cayce Family Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7796900, -90.4279500

16. Kollmeyer Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7489014, -90.4131012

17. Alexander Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7830500, -90.4376000

18. Hunt Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7977982, -90.4368973

19. Farmington State Hospital Cemetery #04
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7609000, -90.4407000

20. Mason Family Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7446390, -90.3567450

21. Mattie Roberts Memorial Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8022003, -90.4421997

22. Parkview Cemetery
Farmington, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8044014, -90.4441986

23. Delassus Cemetery
De Lassus, St. Francois County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7660000, -90.4545000

24. Cunningham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.8414001, -90.4344025