Doris
Doris Brazeal
d. September 13, 2001
Doris Brazeal, age 81, of Columbus died Thursday; September 13, 2001 at her home in Columbus. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday; September 18, 2001 at Federated Church in Columbus. The Rev. Don Wilson will officiate. The church is located at 2704 15th Street. Visitation will be held Monday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Tuesday 9:00 a.m. until service time at the Church. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery.
Doris was born August 11, 1920 in Cooper, Iowa to E. Leroy & Glennnie (Harshbarger) Schnepp. She attended high school in Shenandoah, Iowa and graduated from Peru State Teachers College. She then taught at various country schools. On September 9, 1940 she married Garnett "Gary" Brazeal in Dennison, Iowa. They moved to Columbus in 1945 where they owned and operated the Brazeal Furniture Store until 1962.
Doris has been a member of the Federated Church for over 50 years, and has taught several Sunday School and Bible School classes. She held several offices in the Church, including serving as an Elder. She served in several organizations in Columbus, including leadership positions in the Garden Club and membership in the Book Club and ChristCare. She served on the Columbus Tree Board and in 1996 was given the Citizen Volunteer Award for distinguished service to the community. Doris also served on the Nebraska AARP, holding office as State Representative and as Vice Chairman of the State Legislative Committee. In 1996 ,at the request of the AARP she was instrumental in assisting the F.B.I. in prosecuting and convicting fraudulent telephone solicitors aimed at the elderly. She was later given a letter of commendation from the F.B.I. for her service.
Doris is survived by:
Son Terry (Ann) Brazeal Buffalo Grove, IL
Son Mickey (Colleen) Brazeal Chicago, IL
Son Timothy Brazeal Norfolk, NE
Brother Wyman Schnepp Texas
and Five Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Husband Garnett "Gary" Brazeal
Father E. Leroy Schnepp
Mother Glennie Schnepp
Brother Verbyl Schnepp
Sister Reatha Segar
Memorial are directed to the Federated Building Fund or Donors Choice.
Doris was born August 11, 1920 in Cooper, Iowa to E. Leroy & Glennnie (Harshbarger) Schnepp. She attended high school in Shenandoah, Iowa and graduated from Peru State Teachers College. She then taught at various country schools. On September 9, 1940 she married Garnett "Gary" Brazeal in Dennison, Iowa. They moved to Columbus in 1945 where they owned and operated the Brazeal Furniture Store until 1962.
Doris has been a member of the Federated Church for over 50 years, and has taught several Sunday School and Bible School classes. She held several offices in the Church, including serving as an Elder. She served in several organizations in Columbus, including leadership positions in the Garden Club and membership in the Book Club and ChristCare. She served on the Columbus Tree Board and in 1996 was given the Citizen Volunteer Award for distinguished service to the community. Doris also served on the Nebraska AARP, holding office as State Representative and as Vice Chairman of the State Legislative Committee. In 1996 ,at the request of the AARP she was instrumental in assisting the F.B.I. in prosecuting and convicting fraudulent telephone solicitors aimed at the elderly. She was later given a letter of commendation from the F.B.I. for her service.
Doris is survived by:
Son Terry (Ann) Brazeal Buffalo Grove, IL
Son Mickey (Colleen) Brazeal Chicago, IL
Son Timothy Brazeal Norfolk, NE
Brother Wyman Schnepp Texas
and Five Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Husband Garnett "Gary" Brazeal
Father E. Leroy Schnepp
Mother Glennie Schnepp
Brother Verbyl Schnepp
Sister Reatha Segar
Memorial are directed to the Federated Building Fund or Donors Choice.
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