Alvin “Al” Brotherton
Al was born February 8, 1933, to Julius and Inez (Wallace) Brotherton, in Kennett, Missouri. He passed away August 27, 2022, at the age of 89.
His family moved to Wayne, Michigan, in 1942, until moving to Lansing in 1945. After graduating from Lansing Eastern High School in 1951, he worked at Hotel Olds print shop for one year, then went to Olds Factory. Al served in the U.S. Army from 1953 – 1955. When he returned, he went to work at Speaker Hines and Thomas. He enjoyed racing stock cars at Capital City Speedway from 1955 – 1957. In 1967, he worked one year at Hollerith-Willis in Jackson, then returned to Speaker Hines and Thomas until his retirement in 1992.
He married Jeannette “Jaye” Doerr in 1967 until her death in 1997. His siblings include: brother, Julius “J.B.” (Margaret) Brotherton, and sister, Sherry (Larry) Cummins, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Over the years, Al was Treasurer of his local union. He joined the Masonic Order in 1957, and became Master of Lansing Lodge #33 in 1963. Also in later years was treasurer of the lodge as well as the Temple Association. He joined Elf Khurafeh Shrine in 2000, and Bay City Scottish Rite and was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters. He was also board member of the Caravan Youth Center Circus. Other associations were: president of Grand Pointe Property Owners Association 1995 – 1996, vice president and maintenance supervisor of Greenwood Condo Association, member of Lansing Printing House Craftsmen, Capital City Old Car Club, and West Michigan Cadillac-Lasalle Club. He was a member of Royal Scot Golf Course for 34 years and a member of Eldorado Golf Course.
The Masonic Funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. His family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children in memory of Alvin Brotherton.
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Marilyn Sample
August 28, 2022 at 10:52 amAl was a close neighbor in Greenwood and a Mason. He and my husband, Gene, shared rides to the Masonic/Shriner meetings and luncheons and the Veteran breakfasts. Al was a fixture in our neighborhood and will be missed. Thank you for being a friend, Al.
Susan Baker
August 28, 2022 at 2:26 pmI lived next door to Al for several years and knew I could always count on him for honest answers about issues in our neighborhood. He knew all the history of Greenwood.
Al was a good neighbor and a gentleman. May he rest in Peace
Dan and Mary Sue Tegels
August 28, 2022 at 7:51 pmAl was a great friend and we enjoyed his hospitality on many occasions as well
As several trips the Shriners sponsored to view the fall colors out east and a
Special trip to Ireland. Dan spoke to Al several weeks ago so he was happy
To have made that contact with him.
Thoughts and prayers for your family. Dan and Mary Sue Tegels
Of Grand Ledge
Karen Dunckel
August 29, 2022 at 10:36 amAl was my neighbor for 22 yrs doesn’t seem right not seeing you sitting outside. As I drive by or on my walks always a wave or stopping in for a chat (missing that). So glad I made the trip to Howell to pick up our favorite melons and you got to enjoy them one last time.Sending my deepest condolences to the family as you maneuver thru your loss. RIP peace my dear neighbor I will miss you.
Dave Cleeves
August 29, 2022 at 10:43 amI served as a feeder operator under Al at Speaker, Hines and Thomas starting in May of 1966, learned a lot from Al throughout the many years we worked together. I fondly remember his nickname in the press room which was Nuggy, because he would work all available overtime and his pockets were rumored to be filled with gold nuggets. So rest in peace my friend.
Dave and Shelly Cleeves
Joyce Plowman & Bambi Banks (Plowman)
August 30, 2022 at 4:46 pmI don’t think we ever heard him say anything negative about someone or something. Always a hug & kind word to be given. The world will be a lesser place without you Al Brotherton
Gene Ringle
August 30, 2022 at 11:24 pmAl and I became friends when we both lived in North Lansing. That was in 1949. We enjoyed early years of cruising in Lansing in his ’46 Mercury and went on as friends as we both married and worked in the printing trade. Lots of good memories. Al has passed but the memories will remain with me through my years.
Charles Seavolt
August 31, 2022 at 6:34 pmI have know Al since 1978. He was a great man. Loved to play golf with him. He will be missed by friends and family. You are now playing in the big leagues. God bless.
Roger Ringle
September 3, 2022 at 1:22 pmSeems like he was always smiling, I was to much younger to know him very well. My brothers Dale and Gene were nearly life long friends w him, and that’s my only connection. I remember the fun they had as Brothers of the Brush, in the Lansing centennial year, along w friend Larry Otis.
Frank Nelson
September 9, 2022 at 12:38 pmAl was a great friend and I’ll miss him very much. My condolences to his loved ones.