BRANDT, Lee --- 1903-1928

BRANDT

Posted By: IA GenWeb Volunteer
Date: 8/29/2012 at 14:15:32

Lee Brandt

Lee Brandt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Brandt of Fort Atkinson, was born August 9, 1903, at Postville, Iowa, and died at Buffalo, S. D., on November 26, 1928, after a two days illness from pneumonia. His body was shipped to Fort Atkinson, Iowa, his brother Richard accompanying the remains, and here the funeral was held on Wednesday, Nov. 28th, at two o'clock p.m., Rev. Eisenberger conducting the service. He leaves to mourn, his parents and five brothers, Roy of Fort Atkinson, Helmuth of Decorah, Richard of Buffalo, S. D., Verni and Harry at home.

Oh, dear, we miss you sadly
Since you left us here alone.
But we know that you are happy
In that bright eternal home.
Though our tears are softly falling
And our hearts are filled with pain,
We take pleasure in God's promise
We shall someday meet again.

Postville, Iowa newspaper of the time clipping, from Dorothy Schave's obituary collection.