Joseph D. Brodie Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph D. Brodie, Jr. "Coach” age 93, of Flat Rock, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. Born on October 10, 1928 in River Rouge, Michigan, he was the son of Joseph and Mary (Adams) Brodie. On January 10, 1953 he married Margaret "Margo" Zimmer. Joe grew up in River Rouge and left there to serve in the Army from 1946-1948 as a paratrooper after graduation. He was a graduate of Michigan Normal College (EMU) and taught at Lincoln Park High School where he successfully mentored and coached basketball, football, baseball, track and swimming. He finished his years in education at Southgate Community Schools as an Athletic Director and Assistant Principal. Joe was a M.H.S.A.A. Official for over 50 years and a member of the Arm of Honor Fraternity, Michigan Sages, Masonic Lodge, Elk Lodge and a hall of fame member of L.P.H.S., M.H.S.C.A. and E.M.U. Joe played softball and won the Senior World series at the age of 70. He was active in tennis and golf, winning championships in AZ and West Shore CC in Grosse Ile. He was a 50 year official for track, football, swimming basketball, and baseball. He officiated Michigan and Arizona State and NCAA championships. He officiated Olympians, namely Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Carl Lewis and Flo Jo(Florence Griffith Joyner). Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James Brodie. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Margo" Brodie; son Robert (Patricia) Brodie; daughter Janis (Ryck) Stahr; sister May Fisher; grandchildren Ryan (Casey) Stahr, Eryck (Melissa) Stahr, Joseph (Jody) Brodie, Scott Brodie, Justyn (Sarah) Stahr and Shannon (Mark) Anderson; great grandchildren Caleb, Peyton, Aidyn, Mya, Dylan, Brodie and Wyatt Stahr; Adam and Brayden Brodie. Visitation will be held at Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on Monday, June 27, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at Bobcean Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 10:00 am. Pastor Rodney Wade will officiate the service. Burial will be in Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, Huron Township, Michigan. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the family.

Joseph D. Brodie Jr.

October 10, 1928 - June 21, 2022