Eileen D. Brantner

May 17, 1929 - December 29, 2017

Eileen D. Brantner, age 88, passed away Friday December 29, 2017 at The Neighbors of Dunn County. Eileen was born on May 17, 1929, in Menomonie, Wisconsin, to Kenneth and Hazle (Zopp) Whinnery. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1947. Eileen married Adolph (Shorty) Brantner on November 15, 1947. Eileen was a homemaker and worked as a bookkeeper at Lee’s Drug Store. Her many talents included, sewing, knitting, crocheting, ceramics, gardening and doing woodworking with “Shorty”. They together were both honored as Volunteer of the Year in 1997 for their dedication and work at the Menomonie Senior Center. They delivered meals on wheels together for many years. Eileen volunteered at the hospital gift shop for many years and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Menomonie. Eileen is survived by daughter Marie(David) Kreutzer and son Steve (Lynn) Brantner; grandchildren, Wyatt (Tracie)Kreutzer, Mitchell Kreutzer , Erin (Dana) Johansen, Tim (LeAnn) Brantner; great-grandchildren, Dane and Morgan Kreutzer,Taylor Kreutzer, Jackson and Jake Johansen, Kianna, Kyson, Halia, and Taya Brantner She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband “Shorty” Brantner. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Menomonie with Pastor Wendy Slaback officiating. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. She now is at peace and reunited with her husband “Shorty”. The family suggest memorials to The Dunn County Humane Society or Tuesday/Thursday Community Table.