Cheryl Ann Brandner


Cheryl Ann Brandner, age 69, of Medford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Marshfield Medical Center on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements. Cheryl was born on May 2, 1956, the daughter of Joseph and Elaine (Molitor) Dowden in Medford. She graduated from Medford High School. On June 4, 1976, Cheryl was united in marriage to the love of her life, David Brandner, in Medford. She worked as a Teacher’s Aide at the Medford Elementary School, a Nurse’s Aide at the
1956-2025
Medford Hospital and at Wal-Mart.
Family was the center of Cheryl’s life. She was the best wife, mother and grandmother a family could have. Her grandchildren and great-granddaughter gave her lots of love and joy.
Cherylissurvivedbyherhusbandof49years,David; her four children, Chad (Robin) Brandner of Green Bay, Mitchell (Mary) Brandner of Oconto, Angela (Travis) Blume of Stetsonville and Bridget Brandner (Dominic Heier) of Medford; 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter, Lorelei Heier. She is further survived by her six siblings, Linda (Rusty) Dake, Joseph (Donna) Dowden, David (Lori) Dowden, Diane (Ricky) Prein, Gail (Kevin) Baumgartner and Rick (Tracy) Dowden; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Mary Dowden.
Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com
Paid Obituary 170530