Bruce A. Brandner

1952-2021

Bruce A. Brandner, 68, of Rib Lake passed away Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021, at his home. Bruce was born July 21, 1952, in Medford to Joseph and Celesta (Leischer) Brandner. He married Jayne Quednow in 1974 and they later divorced.

Visitation and funeral services for Bruce were held on Tuesday, Apr. 13 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Rib Lake from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at 11 a.m. with Father Hrudaya Raju Sunkara officiating. Interment followed at the Chelsea Cemetery with military rights performed by the Rib Lake American Legion. Due to COVID concerns, masking was required while in the church.

Bruce attended Westboro High School until he joined the US Army. He served in Vietnam and was a proud veteran. He also was a member of Lehman Clendenning American Legion Post 274, Rib Lake. Bruce worked in the woods for a while and later went over the road truck driving for himself, J Bauer Trucking and Roehl Transport. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, taking trips and spending time with his kids in his early years.

He is survived by his daughters, Karla (Chris) Mc-Master of Melton South, Australia, Rebecca (Jason) Dake of Medford, Pamela (Kurt) Behnke of Marathon, Linda (Jason) Illikainen of Cornell, Mich.; sons, Luke (fiancé Kari Cottonaro) Brandner of Adams- Friendship and Thomas (Heather) Brandner of Osseo; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Marlene Rhyner of Medford, Ronald (Betty) Brandner of Richfield, Shirley Thums of Westboro, Boyd Brandner of Rib Lake, Danny (Diane) Brandner of Chelsea, Gail Brandner of Independence; and many nieces; and nephews.

Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother Robert Brandner; brother Larry Brandner; and sister, Janice Brandner; and brothers-in-law, Don Rhyner and Ed Thums.

Memorial contributions will be donated to Lehman Clendenning American Legion Post 274 in Rib Lake. Hemer Funeral Service of Rib Lake and Medford is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.

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