Paul J. Brackmann of New Holstein passed away on March 27, 2017. He was born to Norbert and Judith (nee Brahm) Brackmann on July 22, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI. Paul graduated Homestead High School in Mequon in 1979. Paul will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, snowmobiling and riding his collection of motorcycles. Paul will be deeply missed by his family. Paul is survived by his brother Joe (Sherry) Brackmann; niece Krystal Brackmann; nephew, Joey Brackmann; aunt, Sister Anne Brackmann of the Carmelite Monastery, Terre Haute, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:30AM on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the St. John's XXIII Parish, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (145 W Church St. Saukville, WI 53080) with Father David Centner OCD presiding. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Port Washington immediately following the service.