Carol Margaret Brandt, 70 years old of Prairie du Chien, WI formerly of Fairbank, IA died Thursday, March 08, 2018, at home. She was born August 2, 1947 in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Norbert and Leona Meier Schares. She graduated from Dunkerton High School with the class of 1965. On May 25, 1968, she was united in marriage to Lauren Brandt at St. Francis Catholic Church – Barclay, rural Dunkerton, IA. Carol retired from ICBP in Independence in 2003, previous to that she worked for both the Dunkerton & Hawkeye Coop’s as a bookkeeper. Following her retirement she became a Winter Texan and spent many warm winters at Lemon Tree Estates in Mission, TX where she always provided a smile and a helpful hand to many friends. When not in Texas she spent many hours with family & friends and enjoyed following her grandchildren proudly in various activities & sports. Carol volunteered on many church, social & community boards throughout her life. Carol is survived by her husband, Lauren, son Greg (Lynette) Brandt of Fairbank and daughter Gina (Brad) Niewoehner of Hawkeye; five grandchildren, Gage & Aliya Brandt and Macy, Megan & Molly Niewoehner; four brothers: Mike (Amanda) Schares, Andy (Donna) Schares, Jeff (Deb) Schares and Bill Schares all from Dunkerton; 7 sisters: Pat (Jim) Ehr of Independence, JoAnn (Bill) Weber, Dorothy (Dennis) Adamson and Marge (Rich) Grady of Dunkerton, Marilyn Steggall of Fairbank, Joyce Rubalcaba of Stockton, CA, and Jeanette (Kevin) Steffen of Waterloo; five brother-in-laws: Don (Glenda) Brandt of Fairbank, Gary (Lori) Brandt of Prairie du Chien, Gene (Patty) Brandt of Dike, Keith (Cheryl) Brandt of Waverly and Terry (Mindy) Brandt of Marion; two sister-in-law’s: Betty (Clay) Passick of Oakdale, MN and Barb (Don) Wandling of Okoboji along with many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, George & Thomas Schares and two brothers-in-law, Lee Matson & Ronnie Steggall.
Services: 10:30 am Monday, March 12, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank.
Visitation: 3:00-7:00 pm Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank.
Interment: Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Fairbank.
Memorials: to Immaculate Conception Church or to the family.
Condolences for Carol Margaret Brandt
Lauren, we extend our deepest sympathy to you and the entire family. We will forever cherish the wonderful memories shared with Carol. Our love and friendship are with you. God bless you all.
Her charm,her humor and just good nature will be missed.
Rick and I send our deepest sympathy to you and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Thank you for the great memories I have with all of you as Gina & I grew up.
Lauren, I am so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. I always enjoyed working with her at ICBP. I will always remember her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
We extend our sympathies to Lauren and the family. She will be missed at LTE. Prayers to all of you for peace and comfort.
Dean and Fran Mulder
Lauren I’m so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. She was such a warm, caring and courageous woman. Sending prayers to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family, Lauren. We are friends of Paul and Sherry and met you and Carol in TX.
My sincere sympathies for a wonderful woman who has touched my life through the great legacies of her children and grandchildren. She has touched the lives of many. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful Lady! ALWAYS so HAPPY and friendly to all! She will be so missed by all who knew her.
Linda Hansrn
Lauren and family, we know that Carol is in a better place and no longer in pain but everyone here who knew her is very sad about loosing her as a friend!
Condolences to you, Lauren, and to all your family. I will miss her.
Lauren and family, Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. Carol was a very special lady who will be missed by many. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts to the whole family.
My sincere sympathy to your family as you mourn her passing. Carol was such a caring person and she will be missed in LTE. Prayers for all for peace and comfort. God Bless you all!
Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family during these challenging times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugh and Carol
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you Lauren and family she will be deeply missed. She was a beautiful women inside and out.
Lauren, Greg and Gina, you are all in our hearts and prayers. Aunt Carol was such a wonderful woman. Always smiling or laughing. She will be greatly missed. Love and hugs to all.
Lauren, Greg and Gina: You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories sustain you all during this time.
Mike and family – we are thinking of you in this most difficult time.
We are so sad to hear of Carol’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you, Lauren and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lauren, Denny and I are so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Wishing you and your Family strength & peace…..
Lauren, your wife was one of the smartest, sweetest and kindest persons I have known. I knew her from her Hawkeye Coop days where she could perform mathematical functions in her head quicker than I could explain them. Carol’s smile and gentle demeanor is what is needed in this world. You just know that she is looking on you now and telling you not to worry – all the pain is gone and she is having a great time with departed relatives. My family and I express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the great legacies of Carol’s life journey give you Peace & Comfort. Respectfully / Jim, Rox, Brad, Derek & DeidreJayne Franzen
Very surprised & sorry to hear about Carol. She was a lovely person. God’s comfort to you & your family, Lauren.