Brenda S. Brandt, age 54, of Appleton, passed away after a brief illness with influenza on Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born on March 20, 1959 to the late Glenn and Betsy (Hartmann) Brandt. Brenda grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton East High School. She went on to attend Fox Valley Technical…
Continue ReadingBrenda S. Brandt, age 54, of Appleton, passed away after a brief illness with influenza on Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born on March 20, 1959 to the late Glenn and Betsy (Hartmann) Brandt. Brenda grew up in Appleton and graduated from Appleton East High School. She went on to attend Fox Valley Technical College which led to her career as a city accountant in Omro.
Brenda was a special person. She was unique, caring and always a trendsetter. Her love for dogs started with a training regimen for a leader dog named Sonny. After Sonny moved on to the next stage of her training, Brenda adopted Charlie, her black lab. One of her favorite things to do was take Charlie on walks throughout the neighborhood. These walks led her and Charlie to become caretakers of the neighborhood. The two developed close friendships with the neighbors and their dogs. Brenda always had an appreciation for the arts. She enjoyed art shows, the local farmer's market and also working on her own wood projects. Brenda had a love for nature; she enjoyed watching and photographing eagles and even took a trip to Churchill, Canada to see polar bears. She took a trip with her Qi Gong group to China.
Brenda is survived by her loving dog, Charlie; close siblings: Keith (Debbie) Brandt and Sally (Todd) Drews; special niece and nephew: Stephanie Brandt and Alex Drews; best friend: Georg; other siblings: Doug (Wendy), Carol, Mindy (Tom), Jackie (Brian); along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A celebration of Brenda's life will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, February 12 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI COUNTY CHAPEL (1592 Oneida St., Menasha). Visitation will take place from 4:00 PM until the time of service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in her name.
Brenda's family would like to extend a thank you to the doctors and nursing staff at the Appleton Medical Center ICU for the care they gave to Brenda.
Della and Jon Young
left a message on February 12, 2014:
Brenda Brandt
I was reading the obituaries and the age listed made me read this one. As I read I realized this was Charlie's "lady". We live in the neighborhood and often walked past Brenda's house. We did not know her name, but we sure enjoyed seeing Brenda and Charlie. We always liked to hear her talk to Charlie - "We aren't barking at squirrels" and other comments. What a delightful person. We will miss her in our neighborhood.
Ming
left a message on February 12, 2014:
Sally and family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Brenda will truly be missed. She was a shining star of the neighborhood with her dear companion Charlie, and her brightness will shine on forever. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Thoughts and prayers to Brenda, you and yours,
Ming
Jim Cleveland
left a message on February 11, 2014:
My condolences go out to all of Brenda's family. God bless
wichmannfuneralhomes
left a message on February 11, 2014:
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Theo Knigge
left a message on February 11, 2014:
I will miss your sense of humor and your patience with me, trying to explain how bookkeeper's look at budgets to this librarian who has never had a bookkeeping class.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sue Talo
left a message on February 10, 2014:
Sally,
I am so sorry for your loss! I only knew Brenda through the neighborhood but loved her and miss her already. Charlie will know he is loved and cherished as much as he was by Brenda and his neighbors.
She was a special person and I pray the Lord has taken her in his arms to hold until we see her again.
Sue & Breezer Talo
Bob/Mary Lou
left a message on February 10, 2014:
Brenda you will always live in our life as you were a living extension of our dear friends Betsy and Glenn. We appreciated your friendship, letters, pictures and time spent with us. Knowing that our God has you in his loving and gentle arms, we thank Him and thank you for the years altho way to humanly short . Love, Bob and Mary Lou
Steph & James
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Our thoughts and prays go out to Brenda's family and friends. We moved here about 5 years ago and Brenda was very welcoming and a great neighbor. We will dearly miss seeing her and Charlie everyday outside, our neighborhood will never be the same. Heaven has gained another angel!!
Julie P
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Brenda was such a thoughtful person with a huge heart. I remember mentioning to her that I always loved this wooden rack her mom had for all the kids' mittens to hang from. There was a set of wooden clothes pins for each child with their names painted on them. That is where they hung their mittens to dry. Well, one day before work she drove down the street and handed a gift bag to Jim and said "You've been elfed". Inside the bag was a painted wooden snowman version of the mitten holder for us. I will always treasure it. That's just the kind of person Brenda was. So much love to give.
Sally, Keith and families....I'm so sorry for your loss.
Julie and Jim Pickart
Brenda Brandt
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Brenda.. Words cannot express our sadness in losing such a wonderful
friend and neighbor... you and Charlie brought smiles to our faces each and
every day that you passed by... your gentle , kind and loving spirit will
truly be missed, but know you will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie & Phil Burgess
Marc and Cheryl Miller
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brenda's family and friends. We always enjoyed visiting with Brenda and will miss her. Sincerest sympathy.
Sally Brandt
left a message on February 9, 2014:
" My heart is so heavy with sadness and my eye red from tears."
Annon
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Brenda was an aweful person and got what she deserved. Thanks bitch.
Brenda Brandt
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Oh Brenda,May the Qi of the universe be always with you. I love you.
Christine Dietzen/Shirley Long
left a message on February 8, 2014:
Brenda, You were an amazing person. We always looked forward to seeing you when I use to do parties for Sally. We enjoyed our conversations. Always a smile on your face and a positive attitude. The world lost a great person. You are probably already doing great things in heaven & watching over those you love! Sally our thoughts are with you, your family & Charlie!
Sandra Brinker
left a message on February 8, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to Brenda's family at this time of their loss.
Brenda was a friend of mine for many years.. Always regretting losing touch with her. She helped me in more ways than I could ever put into words.
Your Baby Sister
left a message on February 8, 2014:
Brenda you were my BEST FRIEND a great sister and my Rock! My life from this point on will be forever changed because you are gone. Thank you for EVERY thing you have taught me in life and for being there when I needed help with something but most of all thank you for just being YOU! I will do my best with Charlie, I hope he learns to like my house and not to be an only child! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY!
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Della and Jon Young
left a message on February 12, 2014:
Brenda Brandt
I was reading the obituaries and the age listed made me read this one. As I read I realized this was Charlie's "lady". We live in the neighborhood and often walked past Brenda's house. We did not know her name, but we sure enjoyed seeing Brenda and Charlie. We always liked to hear her talk to Charlie - "We aren't barking at squirrels" and other comments. What a delightful person. We will miss her in our neighborhood.
Ming
left a message on February 12, 2014:
Sally and family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Brenda will truly be missed. She was a shining star of the neighborhood with her dear companion Charlie, and her brightness will shine on forever. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Thoughts and prayers to Brenda, you and yours,
Ming
Jim Cleveland
left a message on February 11, 2014:
My condolences go out to all of Brenda's family. God bless
wichmannfuneralhomes
left a message on February 11, 2014:
Approved
Theo Knigge
left a message on February 11, 2014:
I will miss your sense of humor and your patience with me, trying to explain how bookkeeper's look at budgets to this librarian who has never had a bookkeeping class.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Sue Talo
left a message on February 10, 2014:
Sally,
I am so sorry for your loss! I only knew Brenda through the neighborhood but loved her and miss her already. Charlie will know he is loved and cherished as much as he was by Brenda and his neighbors.
She was a special person and I pray the Lord has taken her in his arms to hold until we see her again.
Sue & Breezer Talo
Bob/Mary Lou
left a message on February 10, 2014:
Brenda you will always live in our life as you were a living extension of our dear friends Betsy and Glenn. We appreciated your friendship, letters, pictures and time spent with us. Knowing that our God has you in his loving and gentle arms, we thank Him and thank you for the years altho way to humanly short . Love, Bob and Mary Lou
Steph & James
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Our thoughts and prays go out to Brenda's family and friends. We moved here about 5 years ago and Brenda was very welcoming and a great neighbor. We will dearly miss seeing her and Charlie everyday outside, our neighborhood will never be the same. Heaven has gained another angel!!
Julie P
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Brenda was such a thoughtful person with a huge heart. I remember mentioning to her that I always loved this wooden rack her mom had for all the kids' mittens to hang from. There was a set of wooden clothes pins for each child with their names painted on them. That is where they hung their mittens to dry. Well, one day before work she drove down the street and handed a gift bag to Jim and said "You've been elfed". Inside the bag was a painted wooden snowman version of the mitten holder for us. I will always treasure it. That's just the kind of person Brenda was. So much love to give.
Sally, Keith and families....I'm so sorry for your loss.
Julie and Jim Pickart
Brenda Brandt
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Brenda.. Words cannot express our sadness in losing such a wonderful
friend and neighbor... you and Charlie brought smiles to our faces each and
every day that you passed by... your gentle , kind and loving spirit will
truly be missed, but know you will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie & Phil Burgess
Marc and Cheryl Miller
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brenda's family and friends. We always enjoyed visiting with Brenda and will miss her. Sincerest sympathy.
Sally Brandt
left a message on February 9, 2014:
" My heart is so heavy with sadness and my eye red from tears."
Annon
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Brenda was an aweful person and got what she deserved. Thanks bitch.
Brenda Brandt
left a message on February 9, 2014:
Oh Brenda,May the Qi of the universe be always with you. I love you.
Christine Dietzen/Shirley Long
left a message on February 8, 2014:
Brenda, You were an amazing person. We always looked forward to seeing you when I use to do parties for Sally. We enjoyed our conversations. Always a smile on your face and a positive attitude. The world lost a great person. You are probably already doing great things in heaven & watching over those you love! Sally our thoughts are with you, your family & Charlie!
Sandra Brinker
left a message on February 8, 2014:
My deepest sympathy to Brenda's family at this time of their loss.
Brenda was a friend of mine for many years.. Always regretting losing touch with her. She helped me in more ways than I could ever put into words.
Your Baby Sister
left a message on February 8, 2014:
Brenda you were my BEST FRIEND a great sister and my Rock! My life from this point on will be forever changed because you are gone. Thank you for EVERY thing you have taught me in life and for being there when I needed help with something but most of all thank you for just being YOU! I will do my best with Charlie, I hope he learns to like my house and not to be an only child! LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY!
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