James Brosemer
James H. "Tony" Brosemer, 78, died April 26, 2004, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on U.S.-50 near Cedar Point.
Born Jan. 20, 1926, in Burlington, he was the son of Anthony and Paulina (Wheeler) Brosemer.
He grew up in Florence and graduated from high school in 1943. After graduation he briefly worked for the Kansas Highway Commission before going to the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
On May 23, 1947, he married Phyllis Williams in Newton. The couple had three children.
He was well-known and widely respected for his work as a land surveyor. He worked as a surveyor for the state of Kansas for more than 40 years, during which time he trained countless numbers of surveyors. After his retirement from the state, he had his own business and was in constant demand as a surveyor.
He was a hard worker and believed there was a proper way to do things. He passed that conviction to all he came in contact with, both in and out of the business.
He was passionate about his family and was devoted to his wife and children. He also enjoyed coin collecting, fishing, listening to Big Band tunes, following the Kansas City Royals, and everything to do with nature.
He was known for his clever sense of humor, incredible knowledge, and love for family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, who died nearly a year ago. He also was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Winifred.
Survivors include a son, Steve of Emporia; two daughters, Julie Jantz of Florence and Merrilee Meisner of Hutchinson; a brother, John of Las Cruces, N.M.; a sister, Betty Mast of Carlsbad, N.M.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service was held Friday at Florence United Methodist Church with Pastor Larry Timm officiating.
Tributes were offered by Joe Waxe and Steve Brosemer.
Laura Williams was organist. Saundra Ruthloff sang "What A Wonderful World."
Memorial funds were established for the James H. Brosemer Memorial Scholarship Fund of the Society of Kansas Land Surveyors or Florence Historical Society.
