Joseph Walter Brott, 89, Lincoln, died July 31, 2014. Born June 15, 1925 in North Platte, NE to George F. and Oscel Faye Barber Brott.
Preceded in death by his parents, sister and brothers. Survived by wife, June; daughters, Judy Jerald Buss and Jody Brott, both of Lincoln, NE; Julie F. Mark Walters, Ely, IA; grandchildren April Justin Douglas and Crystal Patrick Ridder, of Lincoln; Tom Walters, Ely, IA; Sarah Walters, Naples, FL; 6 great grandchildren, Alexandra and Jacquelyn Douglas, Joey and Jaelee Ridder, Haylee and Rylee Walters.
Raised in North Platte, NE. Joe served in WWII in France and Germany 1943-46. Married June Roseland Davidson on June 30, 1946 in North Platte. Joe worked for the UPRR in North Platte, NE National Guard in North Platte, Scottbluff, Beatrice and Lincoln and Motorola in Omaha. Lt. Colonel Joseph W. Brott retired from the Army Reserves in 1985. June and Joe enjoyed living at Beaver Lake for many years.
Member of Valley View Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, IA. Joe and June had recently moved to Lincoln after living in Ely, Iowa with his daughter Julie and husband Mark for the past 5 years.
He was a man of strong faith, unlimited patience, with a quirky and kind sense of humor, a warm smile, clear blue eyes, firm handshake, unending curiosity and creativity. ‘Old Joe’ loved wood carving, teaching others, nature, photography, hunting and fishing. Joe will be greatly missed.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 8-5-14 Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street with Pastor Gary Fuller officiating.
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. with family greeting 6-8 p.m. Monday, funeral home.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Nebraska National Guard Museum, Seward, NE or Valley View Baptist Church, Cedar Rapids, IA.