Allen C. Brandt

Allen C. Brandt of rural Columbus died Monday, December 20, 2010 at his home.

Allen C. Brandt was born July 16, 1942 in Humphrey to Anthony "Tony" and Josephine (Wemhoff) Brandt. He grew up in Tarnov. Allen attended grammar school at District 67, high school at Humphrey High, and continued his education at the Omaha Trade School. Allen joined and served in the Army National Guard. On April 29, 1967 he was united in marriage to Susan Sand at Lindsay Holy Family Church in Lindsay, NE. He worked at Nielsen Chevrolet for several years as an auto mechanic. Allen then started farming. He farmed until 1992 when he went to work at Schaben Industries until his retirement in 2007. Allen enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working, going to the farm, fixing anything, and playing cards. While living in Platte Center he served on the Township Board and the CO-OP Board. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

He is survived by:
Wife Susan Brandt of Columbus
Daughter Kari (Paul) Wilke of Columbus
Son Troy (Joann) Brandt of Platte Center
Son Ryan (Special Friend Rachel Sobota) Brandt of Atlantic, IA
Brother Glen (Dorothy) Brandt of Humphrey
Brother Jerry (Diane) Brandt of Kearney
Sister Sharon (Glenn) Thielen of Creston
Brother Clem (Stella) Brandt of Platte Center
Sister Ruth (John) Mausbach of Tarnov
6 Grandchildren
-Braden, Camden, Larson, and Brooklyn Wilke
-Ashton and Emily Brandt

He is preceded in death by his parents.