Eileen Brandl

Eileen Brandl of Columbus died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Eileen Brandl was born November 5, 1925 in Botavia, NY to John and Otilda (Cook) Schnitzler. She moved to Cornlea, Nebraska as a child where she grew up and attended grade school. Eileen attended high school at Humphrey St. Francis. On October 25, 1944, she was united in marriage to Victor H. Brandl at Sacred Heart Church in Cornlea, NE. Eileens lifetime was spent on the farm with her husband. She was a homemaker who was known for her bread baking. Eileen was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Humphrey where she sponsored many of the poppy girls. In 1985, they moved into Columbus where Eileen was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.

Eileen is survived by:
Husband of 73 years Vic Brandl of Columbus
Daughter Joyce (Jim) Kuchar of Norfolk
Son Ron (Judi) Brandl of Humphrey
Daughter-in-law Laura Brandl of Humphrey
19 Grandchildren
53 Great Grandchildren
Brother Bob (Lorraine) Schnitzler of Battle Creek
Sister Karen (Bill) Werner of Humphrey
Sister-in-law Clarice "Pinky" Schnitzler of Cornlea

She is preceded in death by:
Parents John and Otilda Schnitzler
Son Melvin Brandl
Grandson Brian Kuchar
Sister Lori (Bud) Bender
Brother Dave Schnitzler