Died Monday November 7, 2016 at the Hooper Care Center
Myron, lifelong resident of Dodge and Washington Counties was born on August 2, 1928 in rural Dodge County, baptized on April 2, 1929 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont, and raised in rural Dodge County by his parents Oscar and Vernie Brand. He attended rural school, was confirmed on March 29, 1942 at Salem Lutheran in Fremont and graduated from Fremont High School in 1947. He was crowned 4-H King at the Fremont 4-H fair in 1947. He was a lifetime supporter of the 4-H program. During Myron's working years he farmed northwest of Fremont, hauled milk and livestock and was a cattle buyer for area youth and for his own family. He married Anita Ritzen on August 2, 1949 at Salem Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Myron enjoyed many years of bowling and softball for church and town leagues and was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fontanelle.
Survivors:
Wife Anita of Fontanelle
Son Douglas (Gail) Brand of Seward
Daughters Nancy (Joel) Schroeder of Hooper
Jan (Galen) Madsen of Lincoln
9 grandchildren Eric (Natalie) Schilling, Kylie (Jason) Penke, Krissy (Russ) Ozenbaugh, Ben Schroeder, Jacob (Morgan) Schroeder, Seth (Kiley) Schroeder, JoHanna (Scott) Buchholz, Marta (Jason) Klug, Hans (Kelsey Bohling) Madsen
8 great grandchildren Luke & Lincoln Schilling, Tate & Tye Penke, Riggins and Rustin Ozenbaugh, Adaya Klug, and Lydia Buchholz.
Brothers Duane (Elaine) Brand of Fremont, Darold (Kathy) Brand of Fremont, Steven (Paula) Brand of Longmont, CO.; Randy (Peggy) Brand of Fremont, Sister Marilyn Taylor of California, sister-in-law Connie Brand of Fremont
Myron was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth and great granddaughter Allison Penke.
The funeral service will be 10:30am Friday at Salem Lutheran Church, Fontanelle. Burial will follow in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be in Fremont at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Fontanelle, Hooper Care Center or the Dodge County 4-H foundation.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Alan & Carlene Gatzemeyer
Bancroft, NE Saturday, November 12, 2016 Doug & extended family.Sorry to here of your loss, a gain for those above. May he rest in God's love forever. Thoughts and prayers to you and family.
Alan & Carlene Gatzemeyer
Marlene Stumpe Geiger
Ames, IA Friday, November 11, 2016 My sympathy to your family. I remember Myron well for all the support he gave to the Dodge County 4-H program and members. He was an inspiration to me and all the young people that had the opportunity to interact with him.Lloyd & Nona Wiese
Scribner, NE Friday, November 11, 2016 Our sympathy. We have memories of the days gone by and old Luther League conferences and meetings. And then when Nancy and our Jon attended high school leadership conference with Charlie Thone in Washington, DC. Our paths have crossed as we grew up and older.We are now old, but the memories remain.
God be with you and your family.
Rev. Dr. Daniel K. Schroeder
Lincoln, NE Friday, November 11, 2016 Dear Friends: My sincere condolences on your recent loss. I have enjoyed getting re-acquainted with your family, and I sincerely appreciate your words of love and kindness during my times of loss. Still, we always have the comfort and hope our Lord Jesus gives us in John 14: "Let not your hearts be troubled...in my Father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you." Heaven is truly our home, and through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, this shall be a reality for all of us. May God give you comfort and strength now and in the days to come. You are all in my prayers. --Pastor Dan SchroederJohn SULLIVAN
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 10, 2016 So sorry for your loss, I will cherish my many memories, spending time with Myron. He was a great man..Larry and Sally Ann (Oberg) Stunkel
La Vista, NE Thursday, November 10, 2016 Dear Anita, Doug, Nancy, and Jannie,Our sympathies to your family at this time. I remember my parents, Lee and Shirley Oberg, speaking of Myron and his great sense of humor and dedication to his family. I know of his generous spirit and kindness through church and 4-H. May God bless your families at this time with fond memories and strength in future days as you make new memories together.
Adelaide vonSeggern Low
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, November 9, 2016 So many memories of Myron from growing up near the Brand family. My parents Harvey and Erna were very good friends with his parents. We both belonged to the same church and he graduated a year before me at Fremont High. I knew all his brothers. He will be missed by his family. Enjoy the memories you have of him.Lynn & Jeannine Moeller
Hooper, NE Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Anita & Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Memories of Myron go back MANY years-he was a kind, giving man. May God comfort you through this loss to all of you.