William M. Brolsma
Saturday, May 9, 1953
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Age:
71 years old
Saturday, May 9, 1953
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Age:
71 years old
Saturday, May 9, 1953
Date of Death:
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Age:
71 years old
William M. Brolsma
William Michael Brolsma
Born May 9, 1953, son of Lloyd and Florine (Hendriks) Brolsma, passed away September 15th, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester Minnesota. Bill grew up in Sherburn, MN and attended elementary school and graduated from Sherburn High School, Class of 1971. He served in the USAF from 1971-1975. After serving in the military, he worked for the USPS for over 30 years, first as a letter carrier, then as a Postal supervisor at the Rochester Post office, and then Postmaster of the Fairmont Post office. He moved back to Rochester and was the Postmaster of the Rochester Post office until his retirement in 2019.
Bill married his wife Corinne Ehlers on September 30, 1978, and made their home in Fairmont, and then in Rochester and were blessed to celebrate 45 years of marriage together. He devoted his life to his family, his career, and his enduring faith in God. In his spare time, he loved to garden and spend time working on wood projects for his family. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairmont, and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. His message to his family and friends was that “God is good all the time.”
Bill is survived by his wife Corinne of Rochester, MN, children Brady (Kelsey) Brolsma and Kara (Christopher) Passmore, both of Rochester, and his Granddaughter Harper Brolsma (Brady, Kelsey). Also, survived by his mother Florine Brolsma of Sherburn, his brother Tom (Marcia) of Morristown MN, brother-in-law Mark (Paula) Ehlers of Maple Grove, and nieces and nephews Morgan and Brad Ehlers, and Tanner and Katie Brolsma
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, father Lloyd Brolsma, brother James Brolsma, and many aunts, uncles.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2024, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Adam Koglin officiating. Visitation to be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery in Preston, MN.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of William M. Brolsma has received the following condolences.
So sorry for your loss Kara, Chris and family. Wishing you comfort and peace in the future..... knowing he is always in your heart.
God Bless,
Barbara
Dear Corrine & family,
We are so sorry to hear that Bill has passed away & is in his forever home with our Lord.
Bless you & family!
Tom & Yalanda Rishovd
❤️✝️
Dear Corrine, Brady, and Kara,
We are sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. May the love of family and friends surround you now to bring comfort and may God’s grace bring you peace. Larry, Kristin, Kaitlyn Ehlers and Lindsey and Mauricio Muller.
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Corrine.
Kara, Brady and family,
Your Dad was an amazing person. Always there to help when needed or answer questions. He was always kind with a smile. He will be missed.
We all have great memories of Bill to help us through this difficult time.
Arlene Young
Dear Corrine and family. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Corrie a special hug and prayer for you. I know it is so hard for you. Call on your family and church friends for support, especially those who are in our club. God's peace to all of you.
Kara, Brady, and family I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you all during this unimaginable time of grief.
So sorry to hear about Bill! His sense of humor was one-of-a-kind! Had many good laughs at the house on Woodland! He’d find Kara and I and “bug” us! He was a hard-worker and was a great family man! His faith in God was admirable and surely he’s up there telling some jokes, making many laugh! Thinking of the Brolsma fam!! Hugs and prayers!
Loved Bill! Wonderful guy, great sense of humor when I gave him grief about picking up his paychecks. We miss him!
So sorry for your loss. Bill was such a great guy who had so much energy. I still remember the great time at Kara and Chris’ wedding in North Carolina and how hospitable he was and the great fun! Him riding the bike from where Kara lived to where us gals were staying down the road until we headed to the wedding location. Or the great time at the arcade. He was such a like-able person! He will be greatly missed! Until we meet again! Thoughts and prayers for all!