John Wesley Brisch

September 25, 2014

On September 20, 2014, John Wesley Brisch, left this earthly place and began to live in his new eternal home with the Lord Jesus.

His name was John, Dad, Daddy, Papaw and Sugar. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family as well as a good friend to all.

He was born on March 10, 1921, to Fredrich and Leola Brisch, in Wildwood, MO. Dad  is survived by his wife, Eunice Spear, of 69 years whom he married on September 26, 1945.  Additionally, he is survived by his children, Linda Brisch Reynolds (Aubrey), Mark Brisch, and Karen Brisch Saucier; six grandchildren, John Reynolds (Lisa), Brian Reynolds (Jennifer), Amanda Reynolds Arganbright (Bryon), Kindra Brisch Hagan, Steven Brisch, and Stephanie Saucier Hirst (Stephen); and eight great-grandchildren, Kaylee  Hagan, Kyle Hagan, Dalon Reynolds, Alyssia Brisch, Olivia Brisch, Krystin Hagan, Braylen Saucier and Bronwen Hirst and numerous nephews and nieces.

Preceeded in death by his parents; siblings, Dorothy Brisch Grillos, Lee Brisch, Anna Brisch Barkley; and grandson, Jason Andrew Saucier.

In September 1944, he completed Officer Candidate School, attending schools in Memphis, Indiana, Georgia, Kentucky, and Pensacola.  Dad was an Instrument Flight Instructor and trained pilots during and after WWII at Naval Air Stations at Whiting Field, Milton; Chamblee at Marietta, GA; Corpus Christi, TX; Memphis, TN and Jacksonville, FL.

In 1948.; our parents were living in St. Louis, MO., when they learned about Civil Service Instructor openings back in Pensacola.  Dad entered the NARF (Naval Air Rework Facility) apprentice program, returning to work in the field of aviation, his first love, completing the program in ‘63, becoming an Aircraft Inspector.  Dad was employed at NARF during the 50’s and 60’s. During that time, he served in the United States Naval Reserves as a Weekend Warrior achieving the rank of Lieutenant.  In 1976, Dad retired from NARF.

In 1959, Dad remodeled the garage of our home on New Warrington Road to make into a place for Mom to run their business: the area’s first bridal shop (as it was first known), Brisch’s “House of Bride’s”.  By 1972, it was necessary to relocate to Brent Lane. The Brisch’s were in business a total of 44 years until Mom retired and “Brisch’s” closed the business in May 2004.

Most important to Dad was his love for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He led his family to become Charter members of Westwood Christian Church and was honored in 2007 as Elder Emeritus by the congregation.  He was a prayer warrior and served in many capacities at Westwood over the years.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Dejong, Dr. Dmytrenko, Dr. Tarnosky, the staff of Life Care Center of Pensacola and Covenant Hospice for their loving care of Dad during his lengthy illness as well as the thoughts and prayers of family and countless numbers of friends.

Active pallbearers will be John Reynolds, Brian Reynolds, Steven Brisch, Kyle Hagan, Dalon Reynolds and Stephen Hirst.

Visitation will take place Friday, September 26, 2014, at Faith Chapel North from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. with funeral services immediately following at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Malugani.

Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Westwood Christian Church, 1111 N. 57th Ave. Pensacola, 32506 or your favorite charity.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, FL is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by Jane · Filed Under Obituaries