Eugene Edward “Pug” Brandt, 86, Rosebud, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his residence.
He was born June 12, 1932, to Raymond Bradley and Viola Laura (Karstedt) Brandt, at Rosebud.
He was united in marriage to Delores F. Heidbrink, Nov. 3, 1956, at Immanuel Lutheran Parsonage.
Pug was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosebud and the Rosebud American Legion. He had served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War receiving the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. Pug joined the family feed store, R.B. Brandt and Sons in the mid 1950’s with his dad, Ray, and brother, Norman. He continued to be a part of the business until December 2018.
He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Viola; wife, Delores Brandt; and siblings, Norman Brandt, Joyce Brandt Scheer and Glen Brandt.
He is survived by children, Cheryl Brandt Altemeyer and husband Rick and Jeffrey R. Brandt and wife Vicki, all of Owensville; sister, Sandra Brandt Wehmeyer of Rosebud; and five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 3, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rosebud with Pastor Bill Liebmann officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with full military honors.
Memorial contributions suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville.
