Brockman, Rosanne "Reggie" (Buse) beloved wife of the late Donald T. Brockman, loving mother of Judy (Don) Chiappe, Tom (Muff) Brockman, Joyce Brockman, Theresa Brockman and Tim Brockman, dear grandmother of Abbey Brockman, Courtney Brockman and Hannah Brockman, sister of J. Barrett "Barry" Buse and the late Raymond L. "Pat" Buse Jr. and the late Mary Jane Clark, loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, and dear and lifelong friend to many, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 age 83. Reggie, though unexpectedly widowed at the age of 35 and left with five children ages 1 year through 8 years was able to give a remarkable amount to the Greater Cincinnati area. After five premature births and in honor of her late husband, Mrs. Brockman started a critical care nursery at Good Samaritan Hospital in her late husbands name. Her next adventure was a remarkable fundraising event for the Cincinnati chapter of the Little Sisters of the Poor. A lush charity ball was born and in 1960, with yearlong preparation the Hall of Mirrors was transformed into a glamorous and luxurious black tie event. Thus, birthing the fundraising event of the year, which continued for many years to come. Mrs. Brockman who was diagnosed with incurable kidney disease in 1962, and with a dear friend traveling all the way to Louisville where the only artificial kidney could be found. Set her energy to gathering money and brought the first dialysis machine to the former Cincinnati General Hospital (UC) as well as implementing the training for physicians using the device. Later she established the Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati. Fundraising adventures included a mask ball and dinners but things really took off in 1969, when Reggie created the first Cincinnati Bengal Bash. Those were great years. The team was hot, and they supported the Bengal Bash whole heartily. Having support of the late coach Paul Brown and the Bengal team players produced a yearly event that was exciting and even included Paul Dixon and Bob Braun. The event continued yearly for more than 10 years, supporting the Kidney Foundation of Greater Cincinnati where all funds where distributed locally. Reggie Brockman's hard work and fortitude will live on in the Greater Cincinnati area. For many years, Reggie had a home in Florida where she was the founding patron of an auxiliary group, which provided birthday and Christmas gifts for every child in the Samaritan Center of Vero Beach. Even in her later years Reggie continued to find great joy in giving back and sharing herself with others. Visitation will be held at Gilligan Funeral Home, 2926 Woodburn Avenue on Wednesday, October 26 8:30 10:00AM with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Mary's Church, 2853 Erie Avenue at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM Gilligan Funeral Homes ~ Woodburn 2926 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati 45206, United States

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:30 AM St. Mary Church of Hyde Park 2853 Erie Avenue Cincinnati 45208, United States