Brandenburg, Michael Lee "Brandy" 1945-2016

BRANDENBURG, HERRON, GARGIS, MCGRANOR, PURCELL, ERICKSON, CAREY

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 11/14/2016 at 19:23:06

Michael Lee Brandenburg
1945 - 2016

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Michael Lee Brandenburg (A.K.A. Brandy), 70, passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2016.

Michael was born Nov. 3, 1945, and spent his childhood in Galesburg, Illinois. In the 1960s he began his career on the railroad with the Rock Island and in 2001 he retired as the chief transportation officer of the Iowa Interstate Railroad, and relocated to Hot Springs.
Michael was a naval veteran, a charter member of the Hot Springs Harley Owners Group (H.O.G), and a frequent member of the Breakfast Club at Greg's Rise and Shine Diner.

Michael was preceded by his father, Don Brandenburg; his mother, Elinor Herron; and brother, Brad Brandenburg.

Michael is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Gargis and her husband Steven Gargis; grandchildren, Aaron, Codey and Hannah; daughter, Nichole Brandenburg-McGranor and her busband Tim McGranor (daughter Syndie Purcell); brother, Don Brandenburg and his wife Lynda Brandenburg; brother, James Brandenburg; brother, Drexel Brandenburg; cousin, Wayne Erickson and his wife Shirley Erickson; cousin, Peg Carey and her husband Steve.

Michael is also survived by many loving cousins; nieces; nephews; fellow railroaders; Galesburg, Illinois, lifelong friends; Newton, Iowa, buddies; devoted healthcare advocates and friends Deanna Hamilton and her husband Alphonso Hamilton; and his girls at Tanfinity in Hot Springs.

Interment services will take place at Henderson Cemetery in Henderson, Illinois, on Nov. 16 at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Garry Gunther officiating; anyone that wishes to attend is welcome. Please call Jean Ann Ashton with any questions: (309) 341-1857. A celebration of Michael's Life will be in Hot Springs at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hot Springs Baptist Church, 144 Weston Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.
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