Alvern Walter Brantner Obituary (1937 - 2008)

ALVERN W. BRANTNER Alvern Walter "Al" Brantner, age 71, of Menomonie, WI passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. He was born Sept. 18, 1937 in Pepin County, Wisconsin to Walter and Alvina (Larson) Brantner. He was raised in Pepin County and graduated from Durand High School. Alvern married Judith Kadinger on Dec. 29, 1959 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Eau Galle. They have lived in the Menomonie area where Al worked as an electrician at Sanna Dairies (Beatrice Foods/Con-Agra) for 45 years while also farming for 22 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie. Al was a thoughtful man who as a young teen bought his mother her first refrigerator by selling an outboard boat motor he won in a fishing contest. He loved life and he loved his family dearly, especially his ten grandchildren. He enjoyed bow-hunting, gun-hunting, fishing, boating, camping, cutting wood and taking walks. He was also the best pancake maker according to his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Al is survived by: His wife of 49 years, Judith His children, Bruce Brantner Steve (Sara) Brantner Ron (Jill) Brantner Renee (Jerold) Olson Grandchildren, Rena and Brandon Brantner Josh, Jenna, Brooke and Connor Brantner Mackenzie and Kaylee Brantner Ethan Asher and Kirstie Olson 4 sisters, Lynette Benson, JoAnn Brantner, Marietta Stewart and Rita Kothbauer Also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents and two brothers, Roger and Richard Brantner. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie, with Father Thomas Krieg officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie where there will be a Prayer Service at 7:30 PM. There will also be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. To express condolences online, please visit obituaries at www.olsonfuneral.com