"I've known Robbie since junior high she lived on 12th and lived on 13th we had a lot of good times and sleepovers . Than we reunited on Thursday night bowling she always made me laugh She will be dearly missed. "
In loving memory of
Roberta Louise Brandenburg
December 8, 1951 - September 10, 2019
Roberta Louise Brandenburg, 67, of Burlington died September 10, 2019 at her home.
Born December 8, 1951 in Riverdale, North Dakota she was the daughter of Robert and Viola (Strand) Stahl. She married Ronald Brandenburg on June 4, 1977 in Monmouth, Illinois. Together they celebrated 42 years of marriage.
She was a 1969 graduate of Quincy High School in Quincy, Illinois. She graduated in 1970 from Bauder Fashion College in Miami, Florida. After her graduation she modeled for Carson Pirie Scott & Co. She then graduated SCC as a Licensed Practitioner Nurse. She managed Park Madison Apartments for 33 years and then worked as a traveling nurse until her retirement.
She was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Robbie was a wonderful person who showed love to everyone she came in contact with. She was caring and beautiful inside and out. She was the most giving person throughout her entire life. She loved to talk and her motherly advice will be most missed by her children. She loved the sun, to cook, bowling and wine. She very much enjoyed her occupation as a nurse.
Robbie was most known for her wonderful sense of humor - that will be missed the most. Most importantly she adored her grandchildren and enjoyed every second she was able to spend with them.
She is survived by her husband Ronald Brandenburg of Burlington; two daughters, Brandi (Andrew Longfellow) Hansel of North Liberty, Iowa and Bridgette Brandenburg of Burlington; one son Ronnie (Brittanie) Brandenburg of Burlington; two step-daughters, Rhonda (Rick) Frandsen of Kansas City, Missouri and Lori Cooley of West Burlington; two sisters, Jackie (Dan) Yoder of St. College, Pennsylvania and Bonnie Olson of Waitsburg, Washington; seven grandchildren, Austin Hansel, Presley Hansel, Adessa Brandenburg, Ava Brandenburg, Adilyn Brandenburg, Kingston Brandenburg and Kennix Brandenburg and one brother Bobby Stahl of Stillwater, Minnesota.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Donna McCoy and one nephew Marvie McCoy.
A Celebration of Robbie's Life will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5th at the UAW Hall, Local #807, 9313 Koestner St., Burlington, Iowa.
According to her wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
The family wishes to thank Great River Hospice and all of those who cared for her during her last few weeks.
An online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com
Tributes
"Robbie was as pretty in the inside as she was on the outside . I had many classes with her in school ,Thank you for all the laughs we shared , RIP . You will be missed ."
"I remember Robbie and her sister Donna from our Thursday Women's City bowling league at Roosevelt Bowl. Those were the best of times. Everyone wanted to join our league cuz we were the fun ones. Rest easy my friend. I can just hear the conversations you and Darlene are having . "
"Robbie you?ll be miss?"
"Missing those bowling days?RIP Robbie"
"From a good neighbor when I knew no one on the block, Ron and Robbie were both there for me. Both have become good friends from the start, but Robbie drew me into her life as a true friend would do. She is truly missed in my world, but I'll carry her forever in my heart with the many memories we shared. I love you Robbie! "
"Rest in peace Robbie. "
"So so sorry for Robbie's loss. She'll be deeply missed by all who knew her. I wish I'd have been there for her in her last days. She was a best friend & we had nothing but good times together. Even at work on the graveyard shift. She was so smart & I know she's looking down at us with her beautiful smile. I love you Robbie."
"I first met Robbie when Brandi and Ronnie started Black Hawk School with my daughter. She always helped out with the schools parties. She was always so much fun and will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Prayers for the whole Brandenburg families. Mike and Theresa Freeman"
"The first place my husband and I lived was Park Madison Apartments. We loved living there and Robbie was a wonderful Manager. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and my sympathies go out to Ron, her children, grandchildren and all of her family. Rest in Peace Robbie.
Patti Salsberry"