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John Brandau Obituary

John K. 'Jack' Brandau

No public services are planned for John K, 'Jack' Brandau, 82, Lawrence. Mr. Brandau died Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He married Kathleen 'Katie' Donovan in 1952, and together they shared 50 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Julie Martin and husband Jerry, Lawrence; a son, Jeffery Brandau and wife Cindy, Tonganoxie; a brother, Gerald Brandau and wife Louise, Columbus, Ind.; six grandchildren, Jennifer Ankenbauer and husband Bill, Andy Martin and wife Monica, Tim Martin, Jack Brandau and wife Patri, Steve Brandau and wife Shannon, and Nick Brandau; and six great grandchildren, Matthew, Nate, Ty, Macy, Aria, and Christy.

Jack enjoyed life, family, and golf, and will be missed by family and friends. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Mar. 21, 2013.

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Jim and Denni Sheldon

March 23, 2013

Thru the years Jack became a good frind as well as business associate. We always
looked forward to having Jack in our offices as well as our home. Jack well be deeply missed. May God richly bless you Jack in your new Eternal home!

Stan Trekell

March 23, 2013

With deepest respect from the Kansas Short Grass Motorcycle Club.

Kurt and Kim McLain

March 22, 2013

Sidewalk conversations with Jack and Buddy were the highlight of our week.He was a great friend and a blessing to the neighborhood. He will be deeply missed. Our condolences to the family.

Martha Snyder

March 21, 2013

Jeff,Cindy,Jack,Steve and Nick.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.

J. Taylor

March 21, 2013

Great to know Jack! Prayers for his family. His Alvamar family will miss him very much! Rest in Peace.

March 21, 2013

Sorry I did not know about your father-in-law until this morning. You and Jeff and the rest of your boys and grandchildren have my deepest sympathy. God bless. Nancy Guerrero

Dominic Duchene

March 21, 2013

Rest in peace Jack you will be missed! Thank you for everything you did for our agency and lives. Nothing but great memories god bless you!

James B Brummett

March 21, 2013

May God bless you Jack you are in our prayers.

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