The Roland William Brammeier

Roland William Brammeier United Methodist minister and community activist began life November 26, 1937 in Syracuse, Nebraska and celebrated death with his family at his side, March 26, 2009 at Arrowhead Hospital Glendale, AZ. He was the son of Roland Henry and Ann Marie Brammeier. Roland had a unique ability to inspire, motivate and empower others to tackle social issues and provide for those in need. He did so with infectious joy and a sense or humor that will always be remembered. As founding director of Tucson Metropolitan Ministries in the mid 70s, he was instrumental in developing a multitude of social programs that continues to serve the Tucson community today. His pastorates included churches in Colorado, Nebraska, Arizona and California. He was District Superintendent of the Los Angeles District of the United Methodist Church from 1985-1989. The past ten years he shepherded the Lakeview United Methodist Church in Sun City, Arizona and at the time of his death he was employed by the United Methodist Outreach Ministries in downtown Phoenix. Roland graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska and Iliff School of Theology in Denver Colorado. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his work in the community including: Man of the Year in Tucson Arizona, Bishop's Award for Leadership, Arizona Social Worker of the Year, the Nebraska Wesleyan University Achievement Award, Iliff School of Theology Alumnus of the year. He is survived by Jerre, his wife of almost 50 years, son Matthew and wife Cynthia, son Mark and wife Andrea, foster daughter Linda Wingate and grandchildren Clayton, Miranda, Jack, and Brittany; brother Bob and sister- in- law Brenda, sister- in- law Jackie, and a multitude of family and friends that grieve, yet celebrate his life. Funeral Service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday March 30, 2009 at Dove of the Desert United Methodist Church 7201 W. Beardsley Rd. Glendale. Memorials: UMOM New Day Center Phoenix, Arizona. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center handled arrangements.