Victor "Vic" Brandl

Victor "Vic" Brandl died Monday, September 4, 2023, at The Heritage at Fountain Point in Norfolk.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023 , at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with a 5:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Visitation continues on Thursday from 9:30 am until service time at the church.  Interment is in St. Francis Cemetery in Humphrey. Military honors will be conducted by The American Legion Foltz-Zuerlein Post #80 Honor Guard

Victor Brandl was born October 31, 1924, in Cornlea, NE to Frank and Mary (Frauendorfer) Brandl.  He attended Cornlea Grade School and then Humphrey High School.  Vic entered the US Navy on June 6, 1944, where he commanded a Higgins Boat for troop landings.  Vic returned to the Humphrey area.  He was united in marriage to Eileen Schnitzler on October 25, 1944, in Cornlea.

Vic was a lifetime farmer, builder, mechanic, and electrician.  He was an avid card player and dearly loved his family and grandchildren.

Vic was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.  He was a member of the VFW for over 70 years.  For 53 years he served as the Chaplain where he was responsible for presenting the US Flag to the next of kin at service members funerals.

Vic is survived by:
Daughter Joyce (Jim) Kuchar of Norfolk
Son Ronald (Judi) Brandl of Humphrey
Daughter-in-law Laura Brandl of Humphrey
19 Grandchildren, 57 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren
Brother Merle Brandl of Norfolk
Sister Janie Werner of MN
Sister Darlene Becker of Enola

He is preceded in death by:
Wife Eileen Brandl
Parents Frank and Mary Brandl
Son Melvin Brandl
Grandson Brian Kuchar
Sisters Viola Wieser and Leona Zuerlein
Brothers Ervin and Lawrence Brandl