Jack A. Brandt

Jack Ainer Brandt, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23 at his home in Tower.

Jack was born on March 20, 1940 to Carl Ainer Brandt and Lily (Lake) Brandt of Virginia, Minnesota. After graduating from high school in Virginia, Jack enlisted in the Air Force. While stationed in North Dakota he met Karen Pulver, whom he later married. After his discharge from the Air Force in October of 1963, Jack and Karen moved to Minnesota eventually settling in the Kugler Township.

Jack was employed as an electrician for Erie Mining Company. After his retirement from the mines, he managed the Hoodoo Point Campground in Tower for 13 years from 1988 until 2001. He was a commander for the local American Legion Post, and also served on the Tower Cemetery Board. Additionally, Jack was active in the leadership of Kugler Township for many years.

Jack is survived by his children: Julie (Brandt) Harrison, Mark Brandt, James Brandt and Brian Brandt; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and a younger brother, Bruce Brandt. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Karen Brandt; his parents; and his older brother, Charles Brandt.

Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Tower on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 1 p.m.