Jack is survived by his wife of 54+ years, Joanne (Long) Brandner, married on September 5, 1964. God bless their children, Nicholas (Amy) Brandner of Medford and Ryan (Paola) Brandner of Wausau & grandchildren, Hannah, Bailey, Paige, Lacey & Kenneth Brandner.
He is further survived by siblings, Marjean Bootzin of Marshfield, Carol (Wayne) Engel of Medford, Robert Brandner of Medford and Paul Brandner of Tucson, AZ. He is further survived by in-laws, Rhodona (Richard) Murphy of Friendship, James (Beverly) Long of Eagle River, cousins, aunts/uncles, nieces & nephews.
His many true friends meant so much to him as he thought of them as buddies who gave him a second chance (probably on the golf course).
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, father/mother-in-law Fred & Esther (Gehrig) Long, brother-in-law, Ivan Bootzin, nephew, Christopher Murphy and many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
As requested by Jack, there will be a private family only memorial service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford at a later date. His cremated remains will be interred at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
