Lee Brodman obituary
BLUFFTON--Lee Michael "Lee Boy" Brodman, 38, passed away October 12, 2022 at his residence. Lee was born September 7, 1984 in Bluffton, Ohio to Roger Brodman and April (Augsburger) Dorman.
Lee graduated from Bluffton High School. He worked in concrete, construction and landscaping. Lee attended St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton. He was an avid athlete competing in triathlons, bicycling, hiking, swimming, kayaking and loved going Cedar Point with his family. Lee competed in the Lake Placid, New York Ironman Triathlon and enjoyed sports especially football and basketball. He also enjoyed the ocean, volunteer work, helping others and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Lee was a great listener and always made others laugh.
Survivors include his father, Roger K. Brodman of Bluffton; his mother, April Dorman of Bluffton; six siblings, Sara Brodman of Bluffton, Elizabeth (Cameron) Haley of Arlington, Emily (Trevor Remy) Brodman of Lima, Katie (Keith) Hohenbrink of Bluffton, Luke (Savannah) Brodman of Arlington, Allison (Mitch) Agner of Bluffton; eighteen nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Lee was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Bernard and Nancy Brodman and maternal grandparents, Bill and Judy Augsburger.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton with Father Luyen Dau officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Monday, October 17, 2022 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
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