Marlene H. Brandenburg

Marlene H. (Anderson) Brandenburg received her crown of eternal life when she was called home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.

Marlene Helene Anderson was born to Theodore C. and Ellen (Severtson) Anderson September 1, 1934 in Fort Ransom, ND. Her first breath of fresh air was to smell the homemade bread that Ellen had to get in the oven before admitting that Marlene was indeed making her entrance into the world. Marlene claimed that this is why she loved fresh baked bread.

She was baptized into the Christian faith at St. Petri Lutheran Church, rural Nome, ND on October 21, 1934 and confirmed her faith on June 19, 1949 at Zoar Lutheran Church, LaMoure, ND.

Elementary and high school education included Fort Ransom, Nome, Sanborn and Grand Rapids, ND. She graduated from LaMoure High School in 1952. She attended Jamestown College and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1956.

Marlene married Don Brandenburg on Feb. 2, 1956 at Zion Lutheran Church, Edgeley, ND.

Marlene served the community by volunteering as an EMT and First Responder for Edgeley’s Ambulance. She worked as the Registered Nurse for many years at Manor St. Joseph and was an active member at Zion Lutheran Church.

Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ was a true love of both Don and Marlene, who made several missionary trips to Latvia, Russia, Germany, Czechoslovakia, within the 48 continental United States and Mexico. Marlene served as North Dakota District Lutheran Women’s Missionary League President.

Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Arlene; brothers, Don and Rocky; and grandson, Michael Jr.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Don, Edgeley. Sons: Mike (Lovice), Edgeley; Dana (Joni) Jud; Kurt (Cathy), Edgeley and Jeff (Jane), Edgeley, ND. Daughter, Marin, Bismarck, ND. 14 grandchildren: Micah (Joannie), Marcus (Nicki), Darcy (Lauren), Derek (Nicole), Ryan (Stacia) Henningsen, Lacey (Dylan) Grant, Lacey, Lindsey (Dustin) Miles, Amber (Chris) Brummund, Jamie (Jeremy) Worden, Kyle, Miranda (Josh) Czajkowski, Morgan and Giselle; 27 Great Grandchildren: (Mike) Payton, Jaden, Carson, Calli; Trinity and Braden; Cameron, Mya and Don; Madison, Aiden and Ethan; Kyah and Raya and baby due in January; (Dana) Kennedy and Nixon; Lincoln and Karter and baby in December; (Kurt) Olivia, Alyssa and Dylan; Jace and Jett; (Jeff) Lennix and Jordan. Brother Ted Anderson, Jr., and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to one of Marlene’s favorite mission organizations: North Dakota LWML – Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, North Dakota LLL – Lutheran Laymen’s League (The Lutheran Hour) or OGT – North Dakota Orphan Grain Train.

Funeral Service : 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church, Edgeley, ND with Rev. Alan Eppen officiating.

Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at the church.

Prayer Service : 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at the church.

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Edgeley, ND.

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