George Emmett Brockhoeft passed away peacefully in the arms of his children, on July 24, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of 48 years to Dorothy Claire Castellano Brockhoeft who died in 2001. Father of Susan Brockhoeft (Joseph), David C. Brockhoeft, Joyce Ann Brockhoeft and Daniel E. Brockhoeft (Bryan Francher). He is preceded in death by his parents, Rose Evelyn Landwehr Brockhoeft and Henry Joseph Brockhoeft and his beloved sister, Rosemary Brockhoeft Donaldson.
George served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. He later worked as a mechanic and electrician with Chevron Chemical Company/Oak Point Plant for over 40 years. In his “retirement”, he worked with his son Daniel and son-in-law Bryan, renovating and flipping houses. He was an avid golfer and could be found at Bayou Barriere and other area courses. He loved all of the great New Orleans food, especially fried shrimp po-boys.
Mothe Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
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