Andrew Clement Brooker

December 2, 1932 — August 22, 2013

Andrew Clement Brooker, 80, of 350 St. John Rd. in Marietta (Churchtown) was called Home on Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was born on December 2, 1932; son of the late Albert J. and Ellanora (Huck) Brooker. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Churchtown and the Beverly Knights of Columbus. He was also a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving his country in Korea, and a member of the Lowell American Legion. His employment history included positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Marietta Metals, and Marietta Concrete.
Andrew was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 56 years (Married in July of 1957), Peggy (Handschumacher); daughters Carol (Jim) McDonough of Blacklick, Rebecca (David) Klepper of Columbus, Andrea (Greg) Strauss of Waterford, Victoria (Robert) Hanson of Beverly, Lillian (Troy) Kahrig of Lancaster, Melissa (Kevin) McCarty of Canal Winchester, and Connie (Bob) Delancy of Williamstown; and son Phillip (Karen) Brooker of Camarillo, CA.
He is survived by nineteen Grandchildren: Andy, Jon, Michaela, Jared, Evan, Shannon, Cassie, Levi, Jana, Jessica, Joe, Bethany, Kelsey, Samantha, Alexis, Hope, Joshua, Laura, and Maggie; and one Great-Granddaughter, Roxi. He also has three Step-Grandchildren and eight Step-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two children, Michael and Katherine, and one Grandson, Matthew.
Surviving siblings include his brother Joe (Sheila) Brooker and sisters Dorothy Gantley, Rosemary Heiss, and Gladys (Francis) Schilling. Siblings preceding him in death include his brothers George, Ed, Bill, Paul, Ben, and Emmett Brooker.
His family will receive visitors at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home on Monday between the hours of 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, and on Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 am. A Vigil service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, with Rosary being recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Churchtown on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 10 am, with burial to follow in the Parish cemetery. Full military honors will be observed. Donations may be made to St. John's School, 17784 St. Rt. 676, Marietta, Ohio 45750.

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Andrew Clement Brooker

December 2, 1932 — August 22, 2013

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