Edythe lived most of her life in the Waldorf, New Richland area and was an active member of St Peter’s Church. She performed the typical duties of a farm wife and also found time to knit and crochet, restore old dolls, design and make doll clothing, raise and groom dogs and give birth to four children, three of them over a thirteen month period.. Edythe had a great talent for music and a vast knowledge of family history.
Edythe is survived by her children; Bob (Judy) Brandenburg of Lakeville, MN, Ken (Pam) Brandenburg of Marshalltown, IA, Karol (John) Ellingson of Irvine, CA, Bev (Rod) Kock of Eagle Lake, MN. There are seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also surviving.
Edythe was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alfred and nine older siblings. She had 32 nieces and nephews and was always known to them as Auntie Mae.
Memorials are preferred to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.