Frank J. Broedell Sr.
January 14, 1921 - April 18, 2018
Frank J. Broedell, Sr., a long time resident of Tequesta passed away on April 18, 2018. He was 97 years old. Frank and Rita settled in Jupiter in 1959. Frank was born in Michigan to the late Peter and Frances Broedell. He served in the US Navy during World War II. Frank’s life was full of accomplishments: Jupiter Police Reserve Captain, formed Tri Southern Water Utility in Jupiter with Beau Mayo, Broedell Construction, Suni Sands Restaurant, Ocean Parks and Caroline Condominium, named after his daughter Carol Ann. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Rita Broedell, his grandson, Adam Broedell and daughters-in-law, Sue Lewis Broedell and Kathy Broedell, brothers Larry and Peter and sister Beverly. He is survived by his 8 children Frank, Jr., Peter (Beverly), John, Sr. (Cheryl), Joseph (Christine), Thomas, Robert, Carol Parks and Richard (Donna); 22 grandchildren ; 13 great grandchildren; His brother, Chuck (Margaret), sister-in-law Lois and many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 22nd from 3 pm until 6 pm at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center Street, Jupiter, FL 33458. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on April 23rd at 10:30 am at St. Jude Catholic Church, 204 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta followed by entombment at Riverside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County.
Frank J. Broedell, Sr., a long time resident of Tequesta passed away on April 18, 2018. He was 97 years old. Frank and Rita settled in Jupiter in 1959. Frank was born in Michigan to the late Peter and Frances Broedell. He served in the... View Obituary & Service Information