Bruce Brandenburgh, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 16, at 10:30 AM, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church with Fr. Mike Swanton celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a 7:00 vigil service at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in All Saints Catholic Cemetery, with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested as those of the donor's or family choice.

Bruce Brandenburgh a heavenly bundle arrived into the arms of William A. & Margaret (Mares) Brandenburgh on September 30, 1935 in Bellwood, Nebraska. Bruce spent his childhood growing up and attending school in Bellwood and Columbus.

Bruce graduated from Kramer High School in 1954. Being one of the "Few and the Proud" he enlisted in the Marine Corp on October 7, 1954; was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California. Bruce married his childhood sweetheart Elizabeth Dineen on January 28, 1956, at the Commanders Private Chapel at Camp Pendleton. In 1958 Bruce and Betty moved back to Columbus where Bruce worked side by side with his father to grow Brandenburgh Sand Gravel and Redi Mix Company. In 1966 they started developing Brandenburg Lake which Bruce managed unto his passing. In 1988 Bruce opened his own company B&B Labs making dental appliances.

Bruce was very active in his community. He was appointed as a City Councilman which led to years of service graduating him to the Platte County Board of Supervisors. Bruce enjoyed his life in politics and always stayed active in the changes in his community.

Bruce was a member of the American Legion Hartman Post 84. He was a member of the 40 & Eight, a lifelong member of the Eagles and a lifetime member of St. Isidores and dear friend of Father Joe Miksch.

Bruce enjoyed his winter when he could be at their home in Tucson, Arizona and their frequent breaks at their home in Colorado. Bruce went home surrounded by his family. A testament to the respect and love he instilled in them. For when God started calling, all dropped everything to come home and be with him. Bruce lived his life "Always Faithful" "Semper Fidelis" in all he did with every breath.

Bruce is survived by
Wife: Betty Brandenburgh of Columbus, NE
Son: Bruce Guy (Linda) Brandenburgh of Bellwood, NE
Grandchildren: B. J., Mindy (Jason Grudle) & Caleb of CO
Daughter: Kim (Thomas) Grubaugh of David City, NE
Grandchildren: Tamar (Justin Noble), Phillip and Benjamin Brandenburgh & Clavel and Bill Holland of AZ
Great Grandchildren, Cain, Malorie, Bailey, Sabastian, Shaun
Great-great grandchildren: Mikie and Kylie
Daughter: Pamela Brandenburgh-Weber of Aurora, CO
Grandchildren: Fallon Weber, Gray Hall
Great grandchildren: Ariah and Camden of CO
Sister-in-law: Lois (Dr. Arnold) Pieri of Larskpar, CA

Bruce is preceded in death by:
Parents: William and Margaret Brandenburgh
Brother: William C. Brandenburgh
Granddaughter: Jasmine Holland
Great grandson: Mike Crooks
Great-great granddaughter: Mireya Holland
Son-in-law: Marc Weber
Brothers-in-law: Robert (Roberta) Dineen, Jim (Carol) Dineen, John (Von) Dineen

Service Folder Information
God Called Your Name
So Softly

God called your name so softly
That only you could hear
And no-one heard the footsteps
Of angels drawing near.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.






In Loving Memory Of

Bruce Brandenburgh

Born
Monday, September 30, 1935
Bellwood, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Columbus, Nebraska

Mass Of Christian Burial
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 10:30 AM
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Celebrant
Fr. Michael Swanton

Music
Virginia Semerad

Casket Bearers
Kurt Staroscik
Bill Scribner
Terry Hamling
Mark Reynoldson
Brian Nieuwenhuis
Jim Leacock

Interment
All Saints Catholic Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska

Military Honors
The American Legion, Hartman Post 84