Donald Brockel

Donald Brockel, 71, retired LaFarge & Ritchie Brothers research, development and quality control manager, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016. Rosary, 7 p.m., Friday, December 2; Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Saturday, December 3, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Matilda (Reif) Brockel. Survivors: wife, Jackie (McWhirter); daughter, Debra (Mike Gatton) Brockel; son, Mike (Sandy) Brockel; grandchildren, Alexa and Jenna Brockel. Memorial established with American Red Cross, 1900 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67214 and Myelodysplastic Syndrome Foundation, Inc, 4573 S. Broad Street, S-150, Yardville, NJ 08620. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.