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Donald R. Broeker

January 2, 1944 - January 13, 2023

Donald R. Broeker, 79, peacefully passed away surrounded by family in his home on January 13, 2023.

He was born in Plymouth, Indiana on January 2, 1944, to Charles H. and Jane E. (Boehm) Broeker. He attended West School.

His family ran a fruit and vegetable stand and raised dairy cows on their family farm on State Road 8 in Culver. As a young boy, he and his siblings would sale their produce at the South Bend Farmer’s Market.

On November 15, 1965, in South Bend, Don married the love of his life, Jeanneane “Jean” L. Yeakey. The couple would buy 3 acres of his parent’s property where they raised their three daughters. There was never a time you didn’t see Don without Jean. They were blessed to share 57 years of marriage.

While also helping with farming, Don was a machinist by trade and retired from RBC Bearings in Plymouth in 2009. Coming from hard working backgrounds, the couple would often sneak away for mini adventures on the weekends. Don enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting as a family, and hunting in his younger years. He loved watching all his grandsons’ sporting events and giving candy to his younger family members, nieces, nephews, grandsons, and great grandchildren.

Don was outgoing and always lending a helping hand. In the winters he was known to ride around on his snowmobile, making sure his nearby neighbors were doing ok. The couple loved to just drive and see where the car took them. He NEVER took the same route.

They met with other couples at Martins in Plymouth every morning for coffee. And man was Don a storyteller and joker. After retirement he enjoyed volunteering at the food bank, going to auctions with his brother Chuck, and attending monthly retirement dinners.

He is dearly missed by his wife, Jean, and their daughters: Lawana (John) Singleton of Plymouth, Kathy Cairer of Oak Grove, MO and Nicole (Bill) Stayton of Plymouth; grandchildren: Catlin (Taryn) Singleton, Coty (Mandy) Singleton, Logan (Hunter) Cairer, Jacob Stayton, Landon Cairer and Sam Stayton; great-grandchildren: Whittlee, Jamie, Luke, Case and soon-to-be in March, Myles. Also surviving are his siblings: Charles (Maryann) Broeker of Culver, Diana Harris (Jay Gray) of Blue Springs, MO, Tim (Sheila) Broeker of Monterey, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, niece Jenny Broeker, sister Michelle Hanson, and son-in-law Todd Cairer.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 11-2 p.m. at the Culver Lions Club Depot, 615 E. Lake Shore Drive, Culver, IN.

Burial will be at a later date in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Culver.

Memorial contributions can be made to Center for Hospice Care 112 S. Center St. Plymouth IN 46563.

Caryn Durski, Funeral Director

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  1. SuAnn Semkin says

    January 14, 2023 at 10:38 am

    Kathy and family, we are so very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. It sounds like he was a wonderful man loved by so many. We are praying for God to comfort you all. Chris and SuAnn

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  2. Travona Yeakey says

    January 14, 2023 at 12:37 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember you guys from visiting Indiana when I was little.

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  3. Don meyer says

    January 14, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    So sorry to hear this, prayers for all the family

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  4. Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says

    January 14, 2023 at 10:23 pm

    Our sincere sympathy.
    Ren and Beverly Van Gilder

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  5. Mike Justice says

    January 15, 2023 at 9:45 pm

    Jeannie, Kathy and Family,
    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  6. Mike Justice says

    January 15, 2023 at 9:47 pm

    Jeannie, Kathy and Family,
    Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Mike and Pati
    Justice 🌹

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  7. Gloria Buzzard says

    January 16, 2023 at 7:42 am

    Lawana and Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. He was always kind and leaves a wonderful legacy.

    G.

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  8. Melinda Wilson says

    January 16, 2023 at 10:04 pm

    Jean and family
    I always had so much fun with Don and you at Martin’s for our many early morning coffees. I will miss him. Prayers to all.

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  9. Betty Riemenschneider Nicks says

    February 20, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    Dear Jean and Family, I grew up with Diana and spent nearly as much time at Broeker’s as at my own home. Don was always pleasant and always working. I’m sorry for your great loss. You all will be in my prayers.

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