Brandt, Joseph J. (1934 - 2016)

BRANDT, MUELLER, GEHLING, TRANTER, ESSER, BISSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 2/20/2016 at 17:44:31

Joseph Brandt
March 17, 1934 - February 9, 2016

Joseph John Jr., son of Joseph Sr. and Katharina (Mueller) Brandt, was born March 17, 1934 on the family farm in Crawford County, west of Manning, Iowa. He attended rural school through the eighth grade. On October 8, 1956 Joe entered the United States Army. He spent most of his enlistment in Korea as a supply clerk in the Military Police Division. He was honorably discharged in July of 1958 with the rank of Sergeant. Joe returned to Iowa and started farming with his family. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish in Manning. While farming the rest of his life, he also served on the Board of Directors of the Aspinwall Co-op and the Five Mile House.

Joe died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on the family farm near Aspinwall on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 23 days.

Preceding him in death are his parents; brother Engelbert Brandt; sisters Gertrude (Erwin) Gehling, Margaret (Lawrence) Tranter and Rosalea Brandt; and brother in law Mark Esser.

Joe is survived by his sisters Sophia Esser of Woodbine and Catherine (Walter) Bissen of Harlan; brother Christian (Mary Ann) Brandt of Aspinwall; sister in law Mary Ann Brandt of Manilla; special friend Bea Akers of Manilla and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation, Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, February 12, 2016, Visitation after 9:30 AM
Rosary 10:30 AM Mass 11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa
Reverend John Gerald, Officiating

Lector Tom Reinig
Eucharistic Minister Geralyn Anderson
Mass Servers Ridge Muhlbauer and Taylor Williams
Gift Bearers Jerry and Trish Brandt

Music
“Here I Am Lord” “Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art” “You Are Mine”
Sacred Heart Choir Ann Muhlbauer, Accompanist

Honorary Casket Bearers
Mike Eischeid Don Vonnahme Dewey Schilling
Steve Muhlbauer Ron Schilling

Casket Bearers
Nate Brandt Adam Brandt Delbert Gehling
Paul Tranter Kevin Bissen Dean Esser

Interment with Military Honors
American Legion Post 22 VFW Post 3517
Sacred Heart Cemetery, Manning, Iowa

Facts
Born: March 17, 1934
Death: February 9, 2016

Source: Ohde Funeral Home (ohdefuneralhome.com)
Posted by permission.