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Michael Brokaw Obituary
Michael A. Brokaw, beloved husband, father and grandfather age 71 of Cardington passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Morrow County Hospital. He was born on August 12, 1953, in Delaware to the late William G. and Patricia A. (Belt) Brokaw.
Mike was a 1971 graduate of Delaware Hayes. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a machinist and had worked for Ranco and later for Ted Baldwin until his retirement.
Mike enjoyed riding his Honda Shadow. He met the love of his life while dancing the two-step. Mike was a devoted member of Eastside Mission Church in Delaware, where he found strength in his faith and fellowship in his community.
On May 7, 1994, Mike married Jill C. (Simpson) in Delaware, she survives in Cardington.
In addition to his wife Jill, Mike is survived by his daughter Dawn (Josh) Thorton of Delaware and his grandson Owen Thorton.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his sister Tammy Brokaw.
Gompf Funeral Service of Cardington is honored to have been chosen to assist the Brokaw family with Mike's final wishes and condolences may be expressed at www.gompffh.com.
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Krystal Price
August 2, 2025
Jill,
I am praying for you and think of all the great times we all had together. I will miss Mike, but what I´ll miss more is the thought of the duo you two were. I know he was your perfect match, because it showed in the love and care you gave him and he gave you. I will always have those hilarious youth group trip memories and seeing Mike roll his eyes or put his hand over his face. I can´t imagine the reunion Bill, Pat, Tammy and Mike are having right now. I can´t wait to get there one day!
Love you,
Krystal
Kathy Stults
July 30, 2025
Hello JILL .I AM HEAR IF YOU WANT TO TALK .I love you both in my prayers ..call me any time you want
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