John Clare Brobst

September 19, 1945 - January 19, 2020

John Brobst, age 74, of Marshall, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at his home in Marshall. Memorial Gathering of Family and Friends will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. A Prayer Service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Private interment will be in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Marshall, Minnesota. John Clare Brobst was born September 19, 1945, in Flushing, New York, to parents Clarence and Gladys (Cameron) Brobst. His family moved around a lot in his youth. John found himself at the Marshall High School in 1961 where he met Jean Hess. The high school sweethearts were married on July 2, 1966, after John completed college. After deciding to settle back in Marshall again, John had a fulfilling career as a successful CPA. He bought the business from Lee Hoffman and was a managing partner with Brian Hoffman. He was very involved in the community and was a dedicated father, never missing an event. John cherished his 3 children and wife of 53 years who he would do anything for. John enjoyed adventure. He and Jean traveled extensively and enjoyed long walks at Camden State Park. John was an avid reader, hunter, fisherman, and golfer. John Brobst died on January 19, 2020, in Marshall, Minnesota, at the age of 74 years and 4 months. Blessed be his memory. John is survived by his loving wife, Jean Brobst of Marshall; children, Todd (Jenn Nuss) Brobst of Hopkins, MN, Ryan (Lisa) Brobst of Cedarburg, WI, Jessica (Jason) Thomas of Denver, CO; his pride and joy – his 5 grandchildren, Jude Brobst, Samantha Brobst, Corgan Thomas, Easton Thomas, Emma Thomas; siblings, Linda (Doug) Dahl of Greenbush, MN, Kathy (Mike) Brabender of Champlin, WI, David (Becky) Brobst of San Antonio, TX; brother-in-law, Ed Bailey of Cedar Falls, IA; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Liesa Bailey; and infant brother, Jerry Brobst.