Officer James I Brockmeyer

OFFICER JAMES I. BROCKMEYER, 22, of Chester, Illinois, passed away 11:20 pm, Friday, October 28, 2016 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to Donald and Dixie (nee Bowen) Brockmeyer on April 30, 1994 in Chester, Illinois.

He had been a Police Office for the Chester Police Department for 10 months. Before joining the Police Department; he had worked for the City of Chester in the Gas Department.  He also had worked part-time for Derek’s Lawn Service in Chester.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois and Randolph County Rod and Gun Club. He was also a volunteer Fireman for Chester Fire Department.

He graduated from Chester High School in 2012.  During High School, he played Football, Basketball and Baseball.

Survivors:

Parents:         Donald & Dixie Brockmeyer     Chester, IL

Maternal Grandmother:    Joleen Bowen        Chester, IL

1 Sister:         Megan Brockmeyer                Chester, IL

Fiancée:          Lauren Hoops                       Chester, IL

Many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Friend and his Brothers of Law Enforcement and Firefighter

Preceded in death by: Maternal Grandfather – Bobbie Bowen, Paternal Grandparents – Irwin & Iva Brockmeyer and 1 Cousin - Bob Bowen

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, November 3, 2016

Chester High School - Colbert Memorial Gymnasium

Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Tim Sims

Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation: Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Chester High School - Colbert Memorial Gymnasium

Chester, Illinois

Memorials: Family Choice