Bernadine Brandt

Bernadine Brandt, age 85, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at StoneBridge Westphalia.

Bernadine was born on November 19, 1940, in Frankenstein, a daughter to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Troesser) Kremer.

She was a 1958 graduate of Fatima High School.

On August 12, 1960, she was united in marriage to Leo J. Brandt at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Frankenstein. Leo preceded her in death on July 8, 2017.

Bernadine was a lifelong farmer and homemaker, who loved to take care of her cattle, chickens, and caring for orphan animals.

She was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn and St. Ann’s Sodality, Osage Square-dance Club, and past member of Osage County Young Farmers Association.

Bernadine also enjoyed gardening, cooking, quilting, square dancing and collecting angels. She also loved fishing, hunting for arrowheads, squirrels, and deer. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Bernadine is survived by eight children, Stanley (Connie) Brandt of Linn, Glenda (Kevin) Bexten of Linn, Theresa (Danny Muenks) Brandt of Loose Creek, Tim (Melanie) Brandt of Linn, Greg (Stacey) Brandt of Jefferson City, Eric (Sarah) Brandt of Linn, Terry (Erin) Brandt of Linn, and Steven (Bethany) Brandt of Linn; 28 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; ten siblings, Luke (Marion) Kremer of Loose Creek, Mary Keilholz of Chamois, Margaret (Lyndell) Salmons of New Bloomfield, Dolores (William) Boss of St. Martins, Paulette Peters of Linn, Vincent (Martha) Kremer of Jefferson City, Joseph (Debbie) Kremer of Jefferson City, Jerry (Teddy) Kremer of Jefferson City, Patrick (Rhonda) Kremer of Linn, and James Kremer of Frankenstein; a brother-in law, Dale Schmitz of Loose Creek; a sister-in-law, Reta Brandt of Linn; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband of 56 years, Bernadine was preceded in death by her four siblings, Annabelle (Bernard) Brandt, Richard (Myra) Kremer, Virgil (Sharon and Joyce) Kremer, and Therese Schmitz; brothers-in-law, Alphonse (Catherine and Loretta) Brandt, Hugo Brandt, Kenny Peters, and Leonard Keilholz.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Morton Chapel in Linn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn with Rev. Colin Franklin as the Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. George Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Wishes of the Family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel in Linn. www.mortonchapel.com