Christopher M. Brooder, Minneapolis, MN/Delavan  (1968 - 2008)

October 20, 1968 - April 27, 2008
Christopher Mark Brooder, 39, of Minneapolis, MN, formerly of Delavan, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2008, at his home. He was born on Oct. 20, 1968, in Fond du Lac, WI, the son of Louis and Bertha (Velvikis) Brooder. He married Susanne Leighton in July of 2005 in Minneapolis. He graduated from Winona State with a degree in Photo-Journalism. Chris traveled the country winning many awards with his photography. He was an independent Web Designer in the Minneapolis areas.
He is survived by his wife, Susanne of St. Louis Park, MN; his father, Louis Brooder of Delavan; a sister, Tracy Kramer of Hubertus, WI; his mother and father-in-law, John and Sue Leighton of Minneapolis, MN; a niece, Jennifer of Alabama; and a nephew, Jonathan of Oconomowoc, WI. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, at ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH in Delavan, with Fr. Brian Holbus officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service at the CHURCH. Burial will be at the St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery in Delavan. MONROE FUNERAL HOME, Delavan, is assisting the family.