Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Kremarik) for 58 years. Loving father of Jackie (Mark) Lemke, Don (Mary) Jones, Dan Jones and Tim (the late Heidi Wachowiak) Brophy Jr. Cherished grandfather of Eddie Lemke, Angela Lemke, Matthew (Molly) Lemke, Jessica Jones, Jenny (Mike) Steinhauser, Nicole (Nick) Schimpf, Kimberly Jones, Daniel (Laura) Jones, Keirnan Brophy and Lochlann Brophy. Dear brother of Kitty Johnson, Carol (Gordon Chipman) Hodes and brother-in-law of Tom Wal. Further survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Margaret (nee Fleming) Brophy and siblings Pat (Dick) Ernster and Terry Wal.
Tim enjoyed reading, relaxing in the backyard drinking his coffee, listening to music and time spent with family, especially lively visits from his grandchildren Keirnan and Lochlann.
He proudly served in the Army Reserves. Tim worked many years in sales for Capitol Records allowing him to meet numerous music artists. He also owned and operated Good Vibrations, a wholesale record company.
Visitation will be on Friday, February 24 from 10:30AM until time of a short prayer service at 11:30AM at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery; 9400 W. Donges Bay Rd., Mequon, WI 53092. Please meet directly at the chapel located on the North side of the cemetery. Tim’s family would like to give a special thank you to Care-Age of Brookfield and Allay Home and Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Tim.