Carl W. Brokaw

Carl W. Brokaw, age 86, went home to be with the Lord from his earthly home at Dover early Thursday afternoon, June 9, 2011. Born at Piedmont, Ohio, January 8, 1925, he was a son of the late Lyman and Corella Dunn Brokaw. Carl went to school at the former Tuscarawas/Warwick Schools before embarking on a thirty-seven and a half year career with Marlite, during which time he also managed life as a farmer that would span forty-eight years. He’ll be remembered for his spry sense of humor and as a familiar face at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center at Dover, near his home. He was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons and Dover’s Grace Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, the former Roberta A. Eshelman, of the home. The couple wed October 14, 1967 and observed forty-three anniversaries. They enjoyed fellowship with their friends at the Senior Center and attending area festivals. Tending to his gardens and mowing the lawn were among his favorite summertime pastimes. He’ll be sadly missed by his two surviving brothers, Lyman and Wilbur Brokaw.In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Zimmerly Brokaw and their only son, Ricky Brokaw. Eleven brothers and sisters are also deceased.Friends are invited to call Sunday afternoon from 1-3 PM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia where Pastor Donald L. Rice, Jr. will lead funeral services Monday morning at 10:30 in the funeral home’s chapel. Burial will follow in New Philadelphia’s East Avenue Cemetery. Following the committal service, a luncheon for family and friends will be served in the Geib Family Center, adjacent to the funeral home. Those unable to attend are invited to share memories and condolences with the family by visiting the funeral home’s website.