Mary Ann Brandl
COLERIDGE — Mary Ann Brandl, 91, Coleridge, died May 5, 2021, at the Park View Haven Nursing Home, Coleridge.
Mass of Christian Burial was May 11 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Coleridge, with Rev. Owen Korte officiating.
Burial was in the St. Michael’s Cemetery, Coleridge.
Pallbearers were Matt Brandl, Nathaniel Brandl, Elli Brandl, Jeff Brandl, Joe Brandl, Terry Lich and Dana Wurdinger.
Visitation and a vigil service was at church Monday, and continued one hour prior to services on Tuesday.
Services were also live streamed at www.facebook.com/WintzRay/live.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Coleridge. Mary Ann Brandl was born March 3, 1930, on a farm near Coleridge, to Herman and Anna (Gartner) Lensing. She attended District 95 North Grade School for eight years and then attended Randolph High School. Mary Ann worked at a café in Coleridge for one year before going to work at Farmer’s Union Grocery Store in Coleridge for five years. She married Jack Brandl Sept. 20, 1949, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Randolph. After their marriage, they lived in Coleridge, where she called for news for the Cedar County News, was a baby sitter, had Stanley parties, and helped older people in the community. She also worked on the County Election Board for over 50 years.
In 1963, Mary Ann and Jack purchased Avery Electric where she worked for 15 years. They won many nice trips selling GE appliances at the store. After selling out, she worked at Farmer’s Union Store, Ken’s Grocery Store and also did some cleaning jobs.
Mary Ann was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Coleridge, where she held many offices in the Altar Society. She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader, attended St. Gerard’s Discussion Club, was a member of the Christian Mothers, and was part of the Arts and Crafts Club for many years. In 1998, she received the Christian Community Service Award for her unselfish, faithful service to the community.
Mary Ann attended many airplane and tractor shows with her husband and they also enjoyed dancing, going to the casinos, and visiting their families in many states.
Mary Ann is survived by her son, Richard (Karen) Brandl, Shawnee, Kan.; daughter, Julie McDiarmid, Tempe, Ariz.; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Klanderud, Hartington, and Judy Hansen, Omaha; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack, May 3, 2013; sons, Donald and Rodney; daughter-in-law, Kathy (Kollars) Brandl; infant brother, Thomas; and sister, Deloris Wurdinger.