Verda was born January 21, 1945 to John and Meta (Hokamp) Breithaupt in Fremont. She grew up in Fremont and attended Trinity Lutheran School. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1963. She received a bachelor's degree from Concordia College in Seward in 1967. After graduation, she worked as a teacher in Royal Oak, Michigan. She then served as an elementary school teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School near Hooper.
She married Vernon Brandert on April 6, 1969 at Fremont. They lived in Hooper and farmed with his parents until they moved to the family farm southeast of Hooper in 1972. They continued to farm and operate a Dekalb seed business there at the time of her death.
Verda was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church near Hooper, the church's Lydia Circle and former Couples Club. She made banners and assisted with the videotape ministry over the years. She was a past member of the Logan View Booster Club. She enjoyed bowling, Husker volleyball, playing cards with friends in card club, gardening and being involved in her children's activities. Even though she grew up in town, she loved the farm.
Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Melanie Brandert of Mitchell, S.D., Marcia (and husband Sean) Holloway of Houston, Texas, one son, Mike Brandert of Fremont, her mother Meta Breithaupt of Fremont, two brothers, Gordon (and wife Gloria) Breithaupt of Fremont, and Duane Breithaupt of Lincoln, one sister-in-law, Jean (and husband Kenneth) Tonjes of Hooper, two uncles, Albert Hokamp of Fremont, and Elvin Beerman of Fremont, two aunts, Norma (and husband Elmer) Katt of Herman, and Esther Hokamp of Weldon Spring, MO, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father John Breithaupt in 1961, her grandparents, her parents-in-law, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Sharon (Henderson) Bassarab
Woodbridge, VA Friday, April 30, 2010 I am so very sorry to hear about Verda's passing. We had some classes together in high school and I always enjoyed knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sharon (Henderson) BassarabDianne Meyer
Omaha, Ne Thursday, April 29, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of Verda.Doug and Jana LeGrande
Maricopa, AZ Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Meta, We were so sorry to hear the news about Verda. I graduated from High school with her. We were also your neighbors across the street on Hancock. Doug enjoyed visiting with you so much! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Doug and Jana LeGrandeAunt Charlotte Cavnaugh
Metairie, LA Tuesday, April 27, 2010 What a wonderful opportunity to meet Marcia Mom & the family for Marcia & Sean's Wedding. My prayers are with you & your family during this diffcult timeKathy and Larry Holloway
Houston, TX Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Vernon, Melanie, Marcia, Sean, Mike, and Meta, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.Dawn (Ruwe) Gilfry
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Marcia, You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort your hearts as you walk this difficult path!Shelly Keene
Omaha, Ne Tuesday, April 27, 2010 My prayers are with you and your family.Don and Elke Dickmeyer
Omaha, Ne Monday, April 26, 2010 Meta,Gordon ,Duane and families, Sorry to hear that Verda passed away. Verda graduated with my brother from FHS. That we did not know. May you all find comfort in your family in the time of sorrow. Don and ElkeDrs Bahner & Jacobsen, Jill, Susan, and Myrna
Fremont, NE Monday, April 26, 2010 Our sincerest sympathies to the Brandert family. We will keep you in our prayers.Dan and Cindy Schaulis
, Sunday, April 25, 2010 Vernon and family- We were saddened to hear of Verda's death. Please know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers and ask God to hold you close at this time. With our sympathy. Cindy and Dan