Larry J. Brandner, 82, of Medford, passed away Monday
November 20, 2017 at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.
Larry was born April 23, 1935 in Chelsea, WI to Joseph and
Celesta (Leischer) Brandner. He married Bernice Brink in 1969 and they later
divorced. He then married Sheryl A. Piller on November 2, 1996 at the Little
Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, Iowa. Sheryl survives.
He is further survived by his Daughter: Lanice (Paul) Szomi
of Medford, Step Children: Shawn Hana of Medford, Lucas (Jennifer) Hana of
Green Bay, Granddaughter: Amannda Szomi, Siblings: Marlene Rhyner of Medford,
Ronald (Betty) Brandner of Richfield, Shirley Thums of Westboro, Boyd Brandner
of Rib Lake, Danny (Diane) Brandner of Chelsea, Janice Brandner of Colby,
Bruce Brandner or Rib Lake, and Gail Brandner of Independence, and many nieces
and nephews.
Larry is preceded in death by his Parents, Infant brother
Robert Brandner, and Brothers in Law: Don Rhyner and Ed Thums.
Larry was the owner of “Larry Brandner Trucking” in which he
logged for over 30 years. He retired in 1997.
He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He
always cherished his time spent at his cabin on Lake Chetac in Birchwood. Larry
enjoyed traveling and wintering in Lake Havasu, AZ. He was an avid cribbage and
shuffleboard player.
Larry is a veteran of the US Army National Guard. He was a member of
the Medford American Legion Post, Whittlesey Lions, Chelsea Conservation Club
and Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday November 24,
2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Father Phil Juza will officiate. Military
honors will be rendered. Burial will follow at Chelsea Cemetery. Visitation
will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church from 9:30 AM until the time of Mass
at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Larry can
be given to his family, designation will be a later date.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
