Robert "Bob" Peter Brandt

Robert “Bob” Peter Brandt, 82 of Aitkin died Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home from a short bout with cancer.  He was born August 13, 1941 in Waseca, the son of Raymond and Hazel (Billing) Brandt.  He graduated from Dodge Center High School in 1959.  He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1960 and served in Turkey, Tripoli, Libia and Spain, he was honorably discharged in 1964.  Bob was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae (Mueller) on May 8, 1965 in Blooming Prairie.  He worked for Owatonna Canning and American Can Co. in Austin and then was transferred to Fort Dodge, Iowa.  In 1983 in Humboldt, Iowa he worked as an Auto Tech. Mechanic specializing in electronics, A/C, and vehicle computers.  He retired and moved to Aitkin with Dorothy in 2003. He kept busy doing small engine repair and odd jobs.  He was a member and the Color Guard Commander at the Aitkin American Legion Lee Post #86.  He was also a member of the DAV and First Lutheran Church in Aitkin.  Bob enjoyed fishing, making maple syrup and helping others.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother David. 

Bob is survived by his wife Dorothy Brandt; son Scott Brandt of Mankato; daughter and son-in-law Michelle (Patrick) DeLaRosa of Omaha, Nebraska;  3 grandchildren: Marissa DeLaRosa, Amber (Kyle) Kosloske, and Christopher Brandt; brother and sister-in-law Allan (Betty) Brandt; Sister and brother-in-law Barb (Allen) Dobberstein; sister-in-law Linda Brandt; and many other special relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

Funeral service will be 11:00am – Thursday, July 18 at First Lutheran Church, Aitkin.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in Bennettville Cemetery.  Military honors will be accorded by Aitkin American Legion Lee Post #86 and Aitkin VFW Roberts-Glad Post #1727.  Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Aitkin.   Go to www.srtfuneral.com to leave a message of condolence.  Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to CRMC Hospice, First Lutheran Church Food Shelf or a charity of your choice.

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