Although I have lost touch in the passing years, he is still with me in many ways.
The world is a much better place since he was in it.
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JOHN H. BROUGHTON (1939-2010)
John H. Broughton, 70, of Poynette, Wis., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010.
Born Oct. 31, 1939, in DeKalb, Ill., the son of Charles O. and Alberta (Riipi) Broughton, John married Joyce (Falon) Feltz on Oct. 30, 1992, in Portage, Wis.; they made their home on Lake Wisconsin.
John attended DeKalb schools as well as Kishwaukee College, and Northern Illinois University. He attained a Graduate Realtor Institute Designation in Peoria.
He was formerly a Realtor, as well as operating several businesses of his own. He retired from the auto business at age 55. He liked to refer to himself as "just a numbers guy." John's life-long passion was fishing. He founded DeKalb County Anglers Association and was its president until moving to Wisconsin. He owned and operated "Big John's Tank and Tackle" when Shabbona Lake opened. John was a custom rod builder, having sold rods worldwide. He also repaired and collected fishing reels. After moving to Wisconsin, he worked in a tackle shop part-time. He was also an avid eBayer. He enjoyed genealogy, crosswords, various crafts, woodworking, rod building and fishing.
John is survived by his wife, Joyce Broughton of Poynette; brother, Charles A. (Ellen) of Colorado Springs; daughter, Deborah L. Griffin of Morehead, Ky.; son, John C. Broughton of Flat Rock, Michy; three grandchildren, Brittainy and Hillary of Flat Rock, Michy, and Caroline of Staunton, Va.; and three nephews, Kevin, Eric and Greg.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in DeKalb. The family suggests memorials to Fishing Has No Boundaries Inc. or to St. Jude's Hospital.
For information, call Hamre Funeral Home, Lodi, Wis., at 608-592-3201.
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