Earl Lynn Brassington
December 01, 1924 - February 17, 2014
Obituary
BRASSINGTON, EARL L.
MADISON – Earl L. Brassington, age 89, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, at Karmenta Center. He was born on Dec. 1, 1924, in Milwaukee, the son of Earl B. and Lorraine (Brumm) Brassington. Earl married Lillian F. Laack on June 29, 1946, in Mauston. Earl enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with his wife. He was a fisherman and hunter and enjoyed watching baseball and softball. Earl was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and WWII as a Radioman. He worked as a supervisor at Oscar Meyer & Co. and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church as well as an active member of The Masons. Earl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lillian; two daughters, Barbara (Dean) Sumwalt of Richland Center and Diane (Rollie) Woolever of Apache Junction, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Gary (Alisenne) Sumwalt, Connie (Robert) Thomas, Lynn (Dennis) Telleen, Cindy (Daniel) Baitsell and Kristi (Michael) Norris; and great-grandchildren, Gavin, William, Gracie, Wyatt, Gunner, Hailey, Harley, Hunter and Heath. Earl was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Daniel Brassington. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. Burial will be held at Middleton Junction Cemetery, Middleton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Sat Feb 22, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Feb 22, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Cheri Timpel
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I celebrate this dear man aka Albie the Zor Shriner clown. I envision him in heaven clowning with all those young at heart. He is dressed in perfect clown make-up and special costuming that was created by his loving bride. May he rest in eternal peace.
Cheri Timpel
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tom maclean
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I worked at the v.a. hospital as a claims officer for 3 years. My first day on the job I met earl. I shared a cup of coffee with him and we talked about his naval experience. I learned that he suffered an injury which resulted in a hearing loss. He never filed a claim. I helped him file his claim and he ended up getting a disability and a hearing aide. Earl referred countless veterans to me over the 3 years. I told earl that no matter how many vets I saw he would always be "#1".
he had a big heart and cared about his fellow vets. He will be missed.
tom maclean
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Janis Kroon
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Brad & I will always be grateful for the time we got to know Earl& Lillian when we lived on Independence Ln. Earl always made sure our kids had circus tickets every year. Not only the tickets , but the parking to go with it. The most kind, and generous people I have ever known. Earl would always kid around with the kids, and they loved him. How could you not! A super big heart he & Lillian always had for everyone.
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Harold & Ione Freid
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Hi Lillian, sorry to hear of Earls passing. Harold has many fond memories of working with Earl
in the Masonic Fraternity. We will miss him as I am sure you and the family will miss him forever.
He was a very friendly and caring person.
Harold and Ione Freid.