Kenneth
Kenneth Brandt
d. February 9, 2016
Kenneth Karl Brandt, 86 of Goodview died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at his home.
Ken was born April 19, 1929 in Wyattville to Conrad and Viola (Prange) Brandt. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1947. Ken married the love of his life, Joyce Yahnke on May 15, 1953. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from January 1955-December 1956 and the Army Reserves until 1963. Ken and Joyce then made their home in Goodview, raising four children. His first job after his discharge was at McDonald's, right after it first opened. He then began his 30-year career at Northern States Power where he worked until his retirement. Following retirement, Ken then began working at EMD/Benchmark where he stayed for 10 years.
Ken was a very active member of the American Legion Post 9; serving as Commander, a member of the Executive Board, member of the 40/8, member of the Burial Detail and worked Bingo. He was an active member of Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church where he ushered and served on the church council. Ken also served on the Goodview Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. He enjoyed camping at the "Island" with his family and many friends. Every night Joyce would say "It's 5 o'clock somewhere, Kenny." He loved watching and supporting all the Minnesota sports teams.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two daughters, Deborah (Thomas) Richie and Laurie VanderEspt; two sons, Bruce (Chris) Brandt and Noel Brandt; grandchildren, Melanie, Zachary, Brandon Richie; Jeff (Sarah) and Scott VanderEspt; Joshua and Alyssa (Rob Evans) Brandt; great-grandchildren, Miles, James, Luke & Sophia Lease, Alex Evans and Blakely VanderEspt; and one great-great grandchild, Caroline Lease.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandchild, Gabriel Lease; a son-in-law, Dwayne VanderEspt; and one uncle, Gilbert (Virginia) Prange.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2016 at Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Ben Sadler officiating. Full Military Honors will be performed by the American Legion Leon J Wetzel Post #9. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Sunday at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Ken was born April 19, 1929 in Wyattville to Conrad and Viola (Prange) Brandt. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1947. Ken married the love of his life, Joyce Yahnke on May 15, 1953. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from January 1955-December 1956 and the Army Reserves until 1963. Ken and Joyce then made their home in Goodview, raising four children. His first job after his discharge was at McDonald's, right after it first opened. He then began his 30-year career at Northern States Power where he worked until his retirement. Following retirement, Ken then began working at EMD/Benchmark where he stayed for 10 years.
Ken was a very active member of the American Legion Post 9; serving as Commander, a member of the Executive Board, member of the 40/8, member of the Burial Detail and worked Bingo. He was an active member of Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church where he ushered and served on the church council. Ken also served on the Goodview Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. He enjoyed camping at the "Island" with his family and many friends. Every night Joyce would say "It's 5 o'clock somewhere, Kenny." He loved watching and supporting all the Minnesota sports teams.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two daughters, Deborah (Thomas) Richie and Laurie VanderEspt; two sons, Bruce (Chris) Brandt and Noel Brandt; grandchildren, Melanie, Zachary, Brandon Richie; Jeff (Sarah) and Scott VanderEspt; Joshua and Alyssa (Rob Evans) Brandt; great-grandchildren, Miles, James, Luke & Sophia Lease, Alex Evans and Blakely VanderEspt; and one great-great grandchild, Caroline Lease.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandchild, Gabriel Lease; a son-in-law, Dwayne VanderEspt; and one uncle, Gilbert (Virginia) Prange.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Monday, February 15, 2016 at Goodview Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Ben Sadler officiating. Full Military Honors will be performed by the American Legion Leon J Wetzel Post #9. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Sunday at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview and one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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