Al Broeckel
Aug. 26, 1934 to June 2, 2022
August 11, 2022
Al Broeckel, 87, passed away June 2, 2022, at Tacoma General Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, June, and three siblings.
He is survived by their daughter, Janet (Vince); and grandsons, Landry and Brady; their son, John (Camille); and their daughter, Jo Ann (Brian); and grandchildren, Lauren and Aiden.
Al was born to Arthur and Amelia Broeckel near Dusty, Wash. He and June attended school together and both graduated from Lacrosse High School in 1953.
They were married Dec. 28, 1956, at Selbu Lutheran Church. Al graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 1960 and a master’s degree in 1970, both in education from Pacific Lutheran College (now Pacific Lutheran University).
His career as a teacher began in the DuPont School District, where he taught fifth-grade, reading, English, math and physical education. He then spent nearly 20 years teaching drivers education at Clover Park High School.
Over the course of his career, he mentored thousands of athletes as their coach in football, basketball, and track and field at Laughbon High School, Clover Park High School, Bethel High School and Pacific Lutheran University. He made an indelible impact on the lives of those around him and he will be greatly missed.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, Dusty Cemetery (Dusty Road, LaCrosse, Washington 99143). This will be immediately followed by a memorial service at the Country Bible Church in Dusty, Wash.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Washington State University Foundation or PLU. He would also appreciate it if you rooted for WSU football.
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