Blanche Mildred (Reynolds) Brockman

Blanche Mildred Brockman, 92, of Manitowoc passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Angelus Assisted Living.

Blanche was born on July 24, 1932 in Milwaukee to Frank E. and Bessie (Keeffer) Reynolds. On August 8, 1953, she married Richard Brockman. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2025. Blanche was a member of Calvary Chapel in Manitowoc and was also a member of New Life Christian Minstrels. Blanche was a dedicated and devoted wife and mother and took great pride in raising her family. Over the years, she was a CNA at St. Anne’s Convent in St. Francis, but her focus was always her family, whom she adored. She cherished every moment that she could spend with them.

Blanche is survived by her children: Karen (Maxwell) Bentley, Ellen Mary (Butch) Brockman-Wollenberg, Frank (Debra) Brockman, Anne (Thomas) Danek, and Anthony (Kimberly) Brockman; 17 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Kay Brockman. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Blanche was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Bessie Reynolds; daughter: Diane Brockman; son: Paul Brockman; two grandchildren: Laurence Nicholas Brockman, and Crystal West; brothers and sisters: Clarence Reynolds, Leroy Reynolds, Nellie (James) Lemmer, and Cynthia (Roger) Klught; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Laurence and Bertha Brockman; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Laurence (Anita) Brockman, James Brockman, and William (Patricia) Stemwell.

A memorial service to celebrate Blanche’s life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1pm at the Lakeshore Life Celebration Center, 3613 Waldo Blvd., with Pastor Joe Guglieimo officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Lakeshore Life Celebration Center from 11:00 am until time of service at 1:00 pm.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Debra Foundation is her memory.

The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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