Connie L. Brandt

A Funeral Service for Connie will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in rural Tobias, Nebraska with Pastor Alex Bjoraker presiding. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Farmer & Son Funeral Home - Kotas Chapel in Milligan, Nebraska from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Graveside Services will be conducted following the Funeral Service at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural Tobias, Nebraska. Memorials are to be directed to the Western Fire & Rescue or the Western Legion Auxiliary. Connie L. Brandt, 66, of Western, Nebraska was born on November 10, 1958, in Fairbury, Nebraska to Kenneth and Arlene (Schwisow) Roesler. She passed away on April 7, 2025 at the Wilber Care Center. She attended Western grade school until 8th grade, then graduated from Meridian Public School in 1977. Connie was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Jerry Brandt at Immanuel Lutheran Church on September 8, 1979. Connie held several secretarial positions throughout her career, with her most cherished role being at American Tool. She also found great joy serving as the secretary for Zion Lutheran Church for several years. While she took pride in her work, Connie’s greatest fulfillment came from her family. She treasured her roles as a wife and mother, but her deepest joy was being a grandmother. She loved nothing more than being surrounded by her family and grandchildren, spending countless hours helping her husband Jerry on the farm and cheering on her children and grandkids at their sporting and school events. Connie lived a rich and fulfilling life, known for her many talents and her incredibly open heart. From a young age, Connie had a natural gift for caring for others, helping to raise many cousins and, later, her grandchildren. Connie enjoyed Western softball and spent many years coaching others. Connie had a true passion for cooking and baking and her dishes were always the highlight of family gatherings. She also had a green thumb and loved tending to her garden, which was always in full bloom. Connie was an active member of the Western Legion Auxiliary, where she proudly served as the Girls State representative. She also volunteered as an EMT, serving the Western community with dedication. Connie is survived by her son, Andrew (Stacey) Brandt and their children Addison, Stryder, Axtyn, and Saylor of Clatonia, NE, Justin (Krystle) Brandt and their children Kinsley and Maddox of Lincoln, NE, Chelsey (Ahren) Brandt and their children Toby, JoJo, Dalton, Payton, and Jaxtyn of Daykin, NE. Her sister Teresa (Jerry) Maschman of Daykin, NE, Tami (matt) Rearick of Liberty, MO, and Scott (Cheryl) Roesler of Omaha, NE. Brother and sister in law, Terry and Terry Ann of Tobias, NE. Many nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jerry Brandt (2014), and granddaughter, Shaelyn Brandt (2017). Her parents, Kenneth and Arlene Roesler and in-laws Wilmer and Dorothy Brandt.

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Connie L. Brandt

November 10, 1958 - April 7, 2025