Branhagan, Henry Leonard 1923 - 2019

BRANHAGAN, BRINGSJORD, WEBER, LANCASTER, TERNUS, OMDAHL

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/19/2024 at 21:00:44

Henry Leonard Branhagen, 96, died May 21, 2019, at Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Washington Prairie Lutheran Church, with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Edinger presiding. Visitation is one hour prior to services, at 10 a.m. Burial is in the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Henry was born Feb. 10, 1923, in Decorah, the son of William and Tilda (Bringsjord) Branhagen. Henry served his country in the United States Army during WWII and was stationed in the Pacific. Prior to his service, Henry built airplanes for Lockheed Martin in California. He later worked for Rath Packing and was a machinist for John Deere until his retirement in 1978. He also bought and operated Klein’s Resort in Perham, Minn. for 18 years.

Henry was united in marriage to Connie Branhagen Aug. 8, 1973, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Waterloo. He was a member of the Waterloo VFW Post No. 1623 and the Eagles. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, playing the accordion and fishing.

Henry is survived by four children: Laura (Greg) Weber, Christopher Lancaster, Willard (Relke) Lancaster, Jr. and Melissa (Travis) Ternus; a brother, Lester Branhagen; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nov. 1, 2018; his parents; a sister, Olga Omdahl; and two brothers, Arthur and Willard Branhagen.

Source: Decorah Newspapers May 28, 2019

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