Extra Sides: Packers Equipment Manager gave game bonuses to Union Hotel

DE PERE, WI (WFRV) – Gerald “Dad” Brashier lived in the Union Hotel above the supper club for years.

The owners always saw “Dad” as a family member since he coached many of the kids from the family while at De Pere High School.

Extra Sides: The Tom and Jerry cocktail

So after his apartment caught fire he checked into the Union Hotel and stayed for years.

Many of the Packers players would visit making it an unofficial hangout during the Lombardia era and beyond…

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