Broc Charles Ewell, a lifetime resident of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Christiana Hospital.

Broc graduated from Newark High School in 1971.  He went on to work at Rodel, and eventually Rohm and Haas when they acquired the company, until his retirement in the early ‘90s.  Broc was a dedicated employee and he still has his Rodel jacket!

An avid fisherman, Broc loved nothing more than sitting on a beach or on a boat with a rod and reel in his hands.  He particularly loved his fishing adventures on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He spent much of his free time restoring old rods and reels that he collected throughout the years.

In addition to the rods and reels, Broc collected African and Chinese masks and there is barely a free spot on any wall in his house for another!  He enjoyed farmers’ markets and flea markets and there was always one more treasure to add to his collections.  All of his collections were a real source of pride for him.

To say that Broc was a plant enthusiast would be an understatement!  He had 10 green thumbs, and his plant collection is one to behold!

Broc also enjoyed hanging out by the pool and making friends at the Hockessin Athletic Club (HAC).  He would get there in the morning and stay until dinnertime!  When asked why he hadn’t answered his phone or texts, he would respond that he was at the HAC, and the reception isn’t very good there…

Broc was predeceased by his parents, U. Grant and Edythe J. (Scott) Ewell, and his brother, Gregg.  He is survived by his two brothers, Scott Ewell of Jupiter, FL and David Ewell and his wife, Fran, of Myrtle Beach, SC.  He is also survived by his nephew, John Ewell of Somerset, NJ and his mother, Jerilyn Loria, of Oradell, NJ, as well as a host of cousins and good friends.

Broc was a big-hearted, loving guy.  He was a good friend to many and he will be dearly missed.

A celebration of Broc’s life will be held on January 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the R.T. Foard and Jones, Inc., 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. The family will begin accepting guests for visitation at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at White Clay Creek Cemetery.

The family is requesting no flowers but would appreciate you considering donations in his name to organizations focused on protecting our oceans and sea life, such as oceana.org, oceanconservancy.org, or sealifetrust.org, or to a charity dear to you.