DAVID BROKAW

Born March 29, 1942 in Martins Ferry, Ohio; he was the son of the late Fred Leroy Brokaw and Kathryn Elizabeth Kennedy Brokaw.

He was a 1960 graduate of Cadiz High School. David worked for his father as an auto body technician at B&B Motor Services in Cadiz for seven years, then went to Consol where he was a heavy equipment operator for thirty years, retiring in 1996. He also was a co-founder, owner, and operator of the Hillbilly Hide-Away Campground of Freeport until 2004.

David enjoyed deer and squirrel hunting. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Belmont and the Belmont County Museum Association. He was a devoted husband and loved to help his daughters and their families with various projects.

His wife of sixty-four years, Loruma “Lori” Jones Brokaw, survives. They were married in March 11, 1961. Also surviving are three daughters: Susan Lenevich of Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kathy (Rich) Delbridge of Belmont, and Dawn Leanne (John) Brokaw-Howell of Flushing; five grandsons: Craig Lenevich, Vincent Lenevich, Richie Delbridge, John Howell and Ben Howell; a sister Elizabeth Murray of Sun City Center, Florida; and several neices and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Fred C. Brokaw.

Koch Funeral Home, 216 S High St., Freeport, Ohio handled cremation arrangements for David. Burial will take place in Minksville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made on the funeral home’s website www.kochfuneral home.net.