Service Details
Services for Dorothy will be live streamed from Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm with Rev. Richard J. Molter officiating. Only the IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be present at the funeral home. You may witness this service live by accessing the live stream link at https://youtu.be/BeApes5tSQk on Wednesday beginning at 5:45 pm (service will start at 6 pm). Private interment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial Suggestions
In memory of Dorothy, memorials may be made to “Chuck Brandt” to establish a donation to the Racine Zoo – bird aviary area.
Racine – Dorothy Helen (nee: Zinnen) Brandt, age 95, passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of Lakeshore at Siena on Saturday, April 18, 2020.
Dorothy was born in Milwaukee on May 30, 1924 to the late Raymond & Helen Louise (nee: Schulte) Zinnen. On July 26, 1947 in St. Edward’s Church, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Delmar W. Brandt. To this loving union, their six cherished children were born. Delmar passed away on May 5, 2016.
A graduate of Washington Park High School, Dorothy was employed at Webster Electric, Western Publishing, Manpower and Buckets Pub. She was a longtime member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church where she had been active in the church Women’s Club and enjoyed time spent with friends of the Webster Electric Girls’ Card Club. Always kind & sweet, Dorothy appreciated and admired the birds & squirrels in her beautiful yard where she could often be found gardening. Dorothy also was happy while knitting. Above all, Dorothy looked forward to family traditions & spending time with all her loved ones. They were her everything.
Surviving are her children, Jane (Don) Vaughan, Joan (Ross) Cecil, Jacque (Mike) Corona, Chuck (Connie) Brandt and Peg (Jim) Petersen; daughter-in-law, Beth Brandt; grandchildren, David Vaughan, Peter (Jynette) Vaughan, Dan (Amy) Cecil, Doug (Michelle) Cecil, Tom Cecil, Michael (Allie) Corona, Katy (Jason) Ortiz, Sarah (Ryan) Schmitt, Charley (Kathie) Brandt, Corey (Kristal) Brandt, Christine (Ed) Grochowski, Amy Petersen, Ellen Petersen, Carolyn (Mike) Glaubig and Eric Brandt; great-grandchildren, Danica & Bert Vaughan; Seth Vaughan; Marie, Emily & Henry Cecil; Alice Cecil; Michael Chase & Macie Corona; Logan Ortiz; Emma & Evie Brandt; Codey Brandt; Alex Grochowski; Otto & Mara Glaubig; sisters, Janet Martell & Margaret (Dave) Balane; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
In addition to her parents & husband, Dorothy was greeted in Heaven by her beloved son, Stephen Brandt; granddaughter, Laura Jean Petersen; great-grandson, Michael Charles Corona; sister, Claire (Gerald) Banaszak; brother, William (Junemarie) Zinnen; and brother-in-law, Jim Martell.
Services for Dorothy will be live streamed from Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6:00 pm with Rev. Richard J. Molter officiating. Only the IMMEDIATE FAMILY will be present at the funeral home. You may witness this service live by accessing the live stream link at https://youtu.be/BeApes5tSQk on Wednesday beginning at 5:45 pm (service will start at 6 pm). Private interment will take place in Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In memory of Dorothy, memorials may be made to “Chuck Brandt” to establish a donation to the Racine Zoo – bird aviary area.
Vern and Peggy Rose says
Vern and I are sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and always kinds. We will pray for. Your family during this difficult time.
Jerome and LeeAnn Bembenek says
Chuck, Connie, Christie and all of Dorothy’s family…… Jerome and I are so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help ease this difficult time, let us know. Meanwhile, you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie Ruppert says
My deepest sympathy to Dorothy’s family. She was a great lady & loved by many.
God Bless!!
Jim & Debbie Fix says
Chuck, Connie, & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Gereene Callahan says
Tom and I Send our condolences to the entire Brandt Family.
Dean Stanton says
Chuck and Connie. My sincere condolences to you and your entire family.
Carol Eberhardy says
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. Always a smile on her face. She will be missed
Patti (PK) Drumm says
Billy and I are so deeply sorry for your loss. What a sweet and caring lady she was. She left a beautiful legacy with many wonderful memories for you to hold in your hearts that’s for sure! All our love and prayers are with you.
Renee & Rudy Villalobos says
My condolences to all of you. So sorry for your loss.
The Massek Family says
So sorry for your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Brian Kis says
Chuck, We are sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You and Connie stay safe. Brian and Sheila Kis
Brian and Sheila Kis says
Chuck, We are sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
You and Connie stay safe.
Marion and Chuck Julius says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Brandt family. I will always call her Mrs. Brandt no matter how often she said, ” call me Dorothy.” Such a sweet, kind, gentle soul. Insisted I have bleeding hearts even if I said that’s okay. You will be greatly missed.
Susanna Petersen says
I will miss you Mrs Brandt. I know my mom will miss you too. Thanks for letting me buy the Sunday dessert every once and a while. I will think of you whenever I see a cardinal. We will meet again someday and we can trade off buying the ice cream again.
Laura Esson Huston says
Brandt family, I am so very sorry to hear about your mother. I remember both her and Del so fondly. Your whole family was a part of the Esson family for as long as I can remember. Heart felt condolences to all of you.
Linda Lenzke says
My father mentioned that your mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away. Growing up in the neighborhood with your family was a gift. Both your mother and father welcomed all of us neighborhood kids. I was friends with Jane, Joan, Jacque, and Chuck. I knew Peggy too though she was a little younger. As baby boomer kids we could recruit a gaggle of neighborhood kids for backyard games and we created some of the best memories of my childhood. I’m forever grateful to have known and shared my life with ‘The Brandt’s’. Wishing you and your families solace as you grieve.
Barb and John Ehrhart says
John and I are sending you sweet thoughts for what sounds like a very sweet Mom, Chuck, Connie and Jackie please know you are all in our thoughts. Keep those wonderful memories of your Mom and this will keep you smiling. Please know we are thinking of you. Hugs to you all.