Mjb was born in Star City to John and Florence Broeckel on June 2nd 1934. He grew up on a farm with his younger brother Gordon until such time his father passed way and his mother Florence moved to Star City and he went to school to become a plumber.
He married Gloria Christianson in 1960 and was blessed with twins girls in 1961. They lived in Carrot River until the girls were 3 and then they moved to Tisdale. He worked for Taylor’s Plumbing and Heating for many years and farmed his quarter of land till the early 80’s. He then ventured out on his own and worked at the Nipawin Dam until it was completed, Murray also dabbled at being the handyman at Four Seasons Greenhouse and operating his own Plumbing business until he retired or what dad considered retirement.
Dad wad blessed with 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren who he loved so much. They all called him grumpa not grandpa. Dad had many friends and would lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it grumbling under his breath the majority of the time. His bark was much worse than his bite as anyone that new dad would know.
Murray was predeceased by his wife Gloria his grandson Matthew and his brother Gordon and nephew John.
Left to treasure his memory is his daughter Connie (Kelly) Cindy (Dean) grandchildren Randi (Chris) Vanessa (Daryl ) Katie (Ryan) Mason (Sarah) great grandchildren Ava, Rosalee, Bennett, Weston and Leah and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Murray John Broeckel Wednesday January 12th 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: TISDALE, Province: Saskatchewan