Kenneth Allen Brandenberg

Kenneth Allen Brandenberg, 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, died at his home Tuesday, August 11, 2009. He was born August 31, 1927 at Lexington to Martin Willard and Bertha Ellen (Lindsay) Brandenberg. Ken grew up at Lexington where he received his education. He joined the United States Army and served his Country during WWII. Ken was united in marriage to Donna L. Adams on June 17, 1952, at Kearney, Nebraska. Four children were blessed to this marriage; Debra Lynette, Brenda Laura, Lydia Corrine and George Martin. Ken and Donna moved to California after they were married and Ken worked at an aircraft factory. The couple returned to Nebraska in 1954 and moved to Omaha where Ken worked for a glass company. In 1959, they returned to the Lexington area where Ken worked for Harold Knauss. He also worked for Dawson County Motors, Cornland Dressed Beef, Darr Packing and finished his career with the City of Lexington, Water Treatment Plant, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed fishing, tinkering around his shop, remodeling the house, woodworking, visiting, having coffee and was known as the “unemployed Walmart Greeter”. Ken’s favorite enjoyment was visiting and teasing his grandchildren. Ken was a member of the V.F.W. , the Waste Water Treatment Association as well as the Lexington Christian Church. Survivors include one son: George “Bud” and Carrie Brandenberg of Cozad, Nebraska Two daughters: Brenda Laura and John Buchholz of Overton, Nebraska Corrine “Corky” and Scott Anderson of Lexington, Nebraska Three sisters: Lydia McKee of Washington State Leota Schledewitz of Kearney, Nebraska Leona Frye of Kearney, Nebraska Six grandchildren: Sara Buchholz of Arnold, Nebraska; Christopher Buchholz and companion, Kimmi Prucha of Kearney, Nebraska; Lindsey Anderson of Lexington, Nebraska; Kaylee, Jordan & Geoffrey Brandenberg of Cozad, Nebraska. One great-grandson: Jarret Buchholz of Arnold, Nebraska Ken was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; daughter, Debra Lynette; two brothers, Clarence and Willard and four sisters; Goldie McKee, Eunice Gerken, Lucille Gerken and Gladys Phillips. Memorial Services will be Friday, August 14, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lexington Christian Church in Lexington with Pastor Kyron C. BeDunnah officiating. There will be no visitation as Ken’s body was cremated. Inurnment will be in the Robb Cemetery south of Lexington with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Library for large print books. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.