KARL BROOKOVER

He was born January 25, 1953, in New Martinsville, WV, a son of the late Melvin Lee and Betty Jean Drain Brookover.

Dick will be remembered for his generosity to family, friends, and community.

Dick graduated from Magnolia High School in 1971, and Belmont Technical College in 1973. He retired from Ormet as a senior system analyst with 32 years of service. He was lifetime member of the Moose Lodge #931, New Martinsville, served on the Ohio Valley Community Federal Credit Union Board of Directors for 15 years, and a proud member of the Wetzel Lodge #39 A.F. & A.M. He will be greatly missed by his large circle of friends at the Moose, daily breakfast club, and his annual fishing trip group.

Dick was always willing to lend a hand or his machinery to anyone in need. He loved traveling, spending time with family and friends, and grilling for his holiday cookouts. His kindness, humor, and gentle nature will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael (Mick) Brookover and two sisters, Cynthia Brookover and Barbara Jean Cork.

Surviving siblings are Cathy (Frank) Dai Zovi, Donnie (Brenda) Brookover and Cecilia (Kevin) Karpacs; aunts, Marjorie Meeks and Linda Brookover; uncle, Bob Brookover; sister-in-law, Susan Brookover; brother-in- law, Alan Cork. He was beloved uncle and great uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 11am until time of service at 1:00 pm at the Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory 751 Third St. New Martinsville, WV, with Pastor Greg Keith officiating.

Interment will follow at Northview Cemetery New Martinsville, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made to your local Shop with a Cop Program.

Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com