1921
Carl
2016
Carl Branstad
February 28, 1921 — May 14, 2016
Memorial services for Carl O. Branstad will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, Albert Lea. The Reverend Janet White will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by the Freeborn County Veteran's Organizations.
Carl died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. He was 95 years old.
Carl O. Branstad was born on February 28, 1921 in Leland, IA to Helmer and Hazel (Peterson) Branstad. Carl graduated from Leland High School and later Waldorf College. On January 6, 1947, he was united in marriage to Lorraine (Larson) in Nebraska.
After college, he enlisted in the Army Air Force, where he served as a fighter pilot in WWII. His service included the Philippines, Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and Occupation Forces in Japan.
His employment included feed companies by National By-Products in Omaha, and later retiring from Wilson Foods in Albert Lea. After his retirement, he enjoyed his cabin in Wisconsin and spending winters in Texas. Carl was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a lifetime member of the Headhunters 80th Fighter Squadron.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Hazel; and a brother, Edward.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 69 years, Lorraine; daughter, Joan (Dana) Boettcher; grandchildren, Brea (Brad) Gabriel and Brandon (Christine) Boettcher; great-grandchildren, Caden and Kaia Gabriel and Bryce Boettcher; sister, Helene Iverson; brother, Hubert Branstad; as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.
Blessed be his memory!
Carl died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Thorne Crest Retirement Center. He was 95 years old.
Carl O. Branstad was born on February 28, 1921 in Leland, IA to Helmer and Hazel (Peterson) Branstad. Carl graduated from Leland High School and later Waldorf College. On January 6, 1947, he was united in marriage to Lorraine (Larson) in Nebraska.
After college, he enlisted in the Army Air Force, where he served as a fighter pilot in WWII. His service included the Philippines, Okinawa, Iwo Jima, and Occupation Forces in Japan.
His employment included feed companies by National By-Products in Omaha, and later retiring from Wilson Foods in Albert Lea. After his retirement, he enjoyed his cabin in Wisconsin and spending winters in Texas. Carl was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a lifetime member of the Headhunters 80th Fighter Squadron.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Hazel; and a brother, Edward.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 69 years, Lorraine; daughter, Joan (Dana) Boettcher; grandchildren, Brea (Brad) Gabriel and Brandon (Christine) Boettcher; great-grandchildren, Caden and Kaia Gabriel and Bryce Boettcher; sister, Helene Iverson; brother, Hubert Branstad; as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives.
Blessed be his memory!
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