Donald Brand

Donald R. Brand, age 84, of Siren, WI, formerly of Prescott, WI, died unexpectedly surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Indianhead Medical Center in Shell Lake, WI. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War from March 21, 1950, to January 20, 1954, and was primarily assigned to the USS Kermit Roosevelt (ARG-16), a Luzon-class internal combustion engine repair ship. Don was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 4 stars, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and United Nations Service Medal. Upon his honorable discharge, Don moved to the Red Wing, MN area, and was involved with farming, and where he met Audrey M. Turnbell, his future wife, who was working as a hired hand on the old Davis farm. Don and Audrey operated a meat market/locker plant together for several years in Maiden Rock, WI. After moving to Prescott, WI, Don worked as a meat cutter for several major supermarkets. Upon retirement, they moved to Siren, WI, where Don was very active in the Siren Senior Community Center, the American Legion and his church. Don is preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Juliana Brand; Anton and Elizabeth Brand; infant son, Anton; eldest son, Mark Allen; beloved daughter, Teresa; and infant grandson, Ryan. He is survived by wife of 59 years, Audrey “Abby” Brand; youngest son, Robert Brand (Chris Plautz) of Frederic, WI; grandsons, Matthew (Melissa) Brand of Hager City, WI, Nathan Brand of Hastings, WI; great-grandson, Wesley; daughter-in-law, Jayne Brand of Prescott, WI; special friends, Paul and Mary Quigley of Reedsburg WI, Joe and Sandy Goral of Bloomington MN, Kevin Highstrom of Siren, WI; and faithful companions, Frosty (Princess) and Mr. Trouble. Also surviving are brothers and sisters, Al (Robi) Brand of CA, Anthony (Mary) of ID, Helen (Erwin) Hagen of Farmington, MN, Rosemary (Jerry) Schiller of Lakeville, MN, and Gene (Marlene) Brand of Lakeville, MN; as well as many nieces and nephews; and very close-knit group of friends in Siren, WI. Relatives and friends of Don Brand may call between 4:00 and 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in SIREN, WI. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am, (visitation 10:00 to 11:00 am) Thursday, September 24th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, WI. Interment with The Rite of Committal graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 26, 2015, at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Prescott, WI. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI, (715) 866-7131. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.