NORBERT BRACKMANN Mr. Norbert Brackmann of Laguna Drive in Mequon passed away at his residence in the early morning hours of Thursday February 15 2007. He was 68 years old. Norbert was born in Milwaukee on June 22 1938 son of Joseph and Anna Adamowski Brackmann. After high school Norbert entered service with the United States Coast Guard. After his service he was united in marriage with Judith M. Brahm on August 20 1960 at St. John DeNepomuc Catholic Church in Milwaukee. The couple settled in Wauwatosa and started their family. They moved to Mequon in 1973. Norb worked as a machinist at Kearney Trecker in Milwaukee. He later advanced to Purchasing Agent . He also worked at Trak International in Port Washington and recently had been a caretaker at the Art Kroos lake estate. Norb enjoyed hunting and fishing and had enjoyed being a member of the Ozaukee Fish Game Club for many years. His family remembers him as a nice easy-going lovable man and a humble person. One of his favorite past-times was spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Brackmann is survived by his two sons Paul of Mequon and Joseph (Sherry) of West Bend two grandchildren Krystal and Joey Brackmann of West Bend and one sister Sister Anne Brackmann of the Carmelite Monastery of Terre Haute IN. He is further survived by his mother-in-law Bessie Brahm of Fredonia sister-in-law Joanne Wetor of Grafton nieces nephews other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife and parents. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday February 19th 11 AM at Lumen Christi Catholic Church in Mequon. Father Peter Berger will officiate. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Mausoleum in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the CHURCH from 9:30 - 11 AM. br /Service:br /11:00 AM at 11300 N. St. James Drive on February 19 2007 (a target=_blank href=http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Mequonstate=WIaddress=zip=53097zoom=8map/driving directions/a) br/br/