Andrew J. Brost

1931-2023

Andrew J. Brost, 91, of Medford, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at Aspirus Medford Hospital. A Memorial service for Andrew will take place at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, Medford, on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Father Patrick McConnell officiating. Military Honor will be performed by the Medford Military Honors Team. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.

A celebration of life will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at the Medford VFW Post 5729, 240 S 8th St, Medford, WI 54451.

Andy was born on July 19, 1931 to Anton S. and Emma C. Brost. He graduated from Medford High School in 1949. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, serving from 1949–1952 during the Korean Conflict. Andy participated in Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin campaign; and participated in operations against enemy forces in south and central Korea. Following his proud service, he worked at Allen-Bradley in Milwaukee before returning to Medford to work as a custodian at Medford Senior High School until his retirement.

He married his wife of 66 years, Lois, on May 5, 1956 in Elm Grove, Wisconsin. They had a family of eight children, three daughters and five sons. Andy was blessed with 19 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren to which he loved dearly. This was something he held close to his heart. As he would often say, “I can’t wait to see my little people.”

Andy is survived by his wife, Lois Brost; children, Virginia Brost of Medford, Joseph (Kristin) Brost of Rothschild, Lynn (James) Duesing of Medford, John (Crystal) Brost of Medford, Kristine (Calvin) Kalmon of Withee, James Brost of Ogema, Jerrold (Paula) Brost of Weston, and Mark (Tonya) Brost of Kronenwetter; grandchildren, Stefanie, Jordan, Janelle, Abby, Andrea, Ryan, Scott, Zane, Helaina, Alisha, Isaiah, Rainy, Keely, Kenya, Adam, Kallie, Jack, Chelsea, and Tyler; and 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Genevieve Schmidt of Kansas City, Mo. Andrew is further survived by other family and friends.

Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; two infant daughters; brothers, Joseph, Albert, Richard, Lawrence, William, Robert and Raymond Brost; sisters, Emma Franke, Christina Haasch, Agnes Gorney, and Caroline LaTona.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com.

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