David John Broeckling

David John Broeckling, 74, of Germantown, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, Illinois. He was born on January 27, 1952, in Breese, the son of Edward Henry and Henrietta, nee Seelhoefer, Broeckling. He married Florence Leona "Suz" Albers on April 2, 1976 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown and she survives him in Germantown. 

David was the proud owner of Broeckling Mobile Seed Cleaning, a business that reflected his commitment to hard work and his support for the agricultural community that shaped much of his life. His service in the US Army was a testament to his sense of duty and patriotism, qualities that remained evident throughout his lifetime.  Upon retirement, he and Suz enjoyed global travel, camping trips, and visits to their children. He spent many years volunteering with various organizations. He enjoyed many years as a Boy Scout leader spending summer camps at Camp Joy and building pinewood derby cars, took several mission trips to San Lucas Toliman mission in Guatemala, built homes with Habitat for Humanity, volunteered with Daystar Food Pantry and more. He also enjoyed building his home at the 'Broke B' following his retirement - a space that has become a peaceful natural sanctuary for his family to gather, work, walk, play and enjoy. He was a quiet, generous, caring man who was proud of and loved his family, shared his many talents with others, and always found a way to get the job done. 

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Florence "Suz" Broeckling; his beloved children: Corey (Bettina) Broeckling of Colorado, Kevin (Monica) Broeckling of Wisconsin, Alan (Jerica) Broeckling of Wisconsin, Mike (Beth) Broeckling of Missouri, Ann (Brandon) Cannaday of Albers, and Tracey (Mike) Amano of Iowa. Dave took great pride in his family and was a doting grandfather to fifteen grandchildren: Libby, Cecilia, Issac, Luke, Madelyn, Addie, Laney, Liam, Alex, Noah, Jake, Dominic, Emily, Joshua, and Isabel. David's bonds extended warmly to his siblings: Don Broeckling, Ed and Nettie Broeckling, Jane and Curt Lindauer, Judy and Rich Albers, Donna Mae and Dennis Strubhart, Mark Broeckling, and Tom and Lynn Broeckling. He also cherished his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Alice Eversgerd, Ron Albers, Irene Karhoff, Herman and Karyn Albers, Jerry and Marian Albers, and Gary and Dee Albers, and his many nieces and nephews who shared in many memorable moments throughout their lives together.

He was preceded in death by parents; his daughter in infancy, Kim Marie Broeckling, his brother Jerry Broeckling, and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mary and Frank Eversgerd, Leroy Eversgerd, Bev Albers, Yogi and Mary Jane Albers, Ruth Albers, August "Butch" Kahrhoff, and Ann Albers.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers.

Visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers.

Memorials made in memory of David are suggested to Daystar Community Program in Cairo (you may also bring in a nonperishable food item for their food pantry) or to Whispering Pines of Clinton County and will be received at church or Nordike Funeral Home, 15 E. Hanover St., New Baden, IL 62265 who is serving the family.