Donald “Doc” Broman, 93, Linn, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at StoneBridge Villa Maire in Jefferson City.
He was born on Jan. 4, 1933, to the late Carl and Ruth (Reed) Broman in Geneva, Ill.
He was a 1951 graduate of Wheaton High School in Wheaton, Ill. and a 1957 graduate of Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa.
Don served his country in the U. S. Army.
He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Viers on Sept. 6, 1958, in Davenport, Iowa.
Don owned and operated Broman Chiropractic Center in Linn from 1958 until his retirement in 2004. He earned the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Missouri Chiropractor Association on July 30, 2009.
He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Linn, the Linn Lions Club, the Missouri Chiropractor Association, and he was a founding member of the Linn AA group.
Don was an avid golfer. He was dedicated to promoting community health, he served as an official “Grandpa” at Linn Elementary, where he enjoyed reading to young students. He also supported the track and cross-country teams, attending nearly every event with his portable table to help prevent injuries. In his 70s, he walked from Linn to Jefferson City to encourage older adults to exercise. During the early 2000s, he served in the Missouri Silver Haired Legislature, advocating for programs that helped seniors stay active.
Don was preceded in death by wife of 52 years, Mary Lou; parents, Carl and Ruth; and brother, Carl Broman.
He is survived by children, Bradley Broman and wife Cheryl of Vienna and Lori Garrett of Columbia; grandchildren, Carl Broman, Kenny Stieferman, Heidi Lindemann, Nick and David and Jeremiah Raines; nine great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4 until 7 p.m. (today) Wednesday, Oct.14, at Morton Chapel in Linn.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 15, at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Linn, with Rev. Kayla Kelly Beard officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held in Linn Public Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. John’s United Methodist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
