Beatrice 'Bea' M. Brandt

 

McFarland -- Beatrice Bea' M. Brandt, age 89 of McFarland, passed away in Waukesha on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. She was born in Blooming Grove on March 7, 1919, a daughter of the late Emil and Sadie (Barlow) Wold. She met Chester Brandt on the dance floor, and they were married and danced together for more than 64 years. Bea worked as a cook at the McFarland Schools, and sold Stanley products for many years. She had a wonderfully positive attitude and always found a reason to smile. She loved people, and she loved her family and their visits very much. Bea is survived by 6 children, Jerry (Naomi) Brandt of River Falls, Gordon (Carol) Brandt of McFarland, Patricia Martinelli of Fitchburg, Joyce (Gene) Kosbau of Cottage Grove, Victoria (Rich) Friedeck of Waukesha, and a foster daughter, Kathy Martin of Deerfield; 18 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Chester; 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; a sister, Lucille; a brother, Bob; and sons-in-law, Carl Hopke and Emil Martinelli. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 11:00 am at McFarland Lutheran Church, 5529 Marsh Rd., McFarland with the Rev. Jerome Pribbenow officiating. Burial will follow at Upper McFarland Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral home in McFarland on Sunday, August 17^th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and again at church on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Memorials may be made to McFarland Lutheran Church, or to HospiceCare. --Special thanks to Vickie for her wonderful care-