Anna Brandt

Anna Brandt of Columbus, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at her home following a lengthy illness.

Private family Vigil with a Mass of Christian Burial  at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus.  Public visitation is on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 from 2:00-5:00 pm at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Due to the directed health measures surrounding COVID-19, the family will not be present and visitation will be limited to 10 persons at one time.  Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

The Vigil service will be broadcast at 6:30 pm Tuesday and the Mass at 10:00 am Wednesday, May 6th on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page.  You can access the Facebook page by clicking here .

Anna Louise Brandt was born October 23, 1935 in Humphrey, NE to Vern and Gertrude (Wittler) Lewis. She attended St. Francis High School in Humphrey and graduated in 1953. Anna married Gerald "Chris" Brandt on June 23, 1955 in Humphrey. She was employed for a brief time at Tempo and Vi's Café but was primarily a housewife and raised her family. Anna was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Eagle's Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Anna was an avid bingo player. She also enjoyed bowling and going to the casino. Anna loved reading and doing crossword puzzles.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Susan (Dean) Shaffer of Bellwood, NE
Daughter: Sandra Sutton of Columbus, NE
Son: Tim (DeAnna) Brandt of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Donna (Jerald) Liss of Lawrence, KS
Son: James (Carolyn) Brandt of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Karen (Wade) Brazee of Columbus, NE
Son: Robert (Rhonda) Brandt of Columbus, NE
15-Grandchildren 19-Great Grandchildren
Sister: Esther Jones of Omaha, NE

She is preceded in death by:
Husband Gerald "Chris" Brandt
Parents
Brothers: Keith, Robert, Donald, James, and Lawrence Lewis
Son-in-law Bill Sutton