Robert Eugene Brandenburg

July 7, 1928 - February 4, 2020

Robert E Brandenburg age 91 of Dixon died Tuesday Feb. 4, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home. He was born July 7, 1928 in Portland, OR the son Henry and Minnie (Carlson) Brandenburg. Bob had worked as a commission man at the Chicago Stock Yards, had been a cattle buyer and then worked for the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture for 13 years prior to his retirement in 1991. He was a member of St Patrick Catholic Church. Bob was ordained a Deacon in the Rockford Diocese in 1993 and served St Patrick Parish in many capacities for many years Bob was also a member of Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame Fan. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean War serving from January of 1951 to January of 1953. Bob married Arlene Maxey July 20, 1953 in Austin, MN. She preceded him in death July 4, 2007. He was also preceded in death his parents, son Michael, great grandson Braiden and brothers Donald Brandenburg and Vernon Brandenburg. Bob is survived by 4 sons, John (Robyn) Brandenburg, Moline, IL, Daniel (Julie) Brandenburg, Decaturville, TN, Matthew (Doris) Brandenburg, Alvin, Texas, and Timothy (Cindy) Brandenburg , Blue Grass, Iowa; 2 daughters, Carrol (Stanley) Gooding, Godfrey, IL, and Catherine (Randy) Roux, Dixon; daughter in law Kim Brandenburg, Sea Brook, Texas,18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother Bill (Sharon) Brandenburg of Rochester, MN. and sister in law Rita Brandenburg of Austin, MN. The family wishes to thank his health care providers; Lauren Cecchetti, CGH Medical Center, Heritage Square and Rock River Hospice. Also a special thank you to Fr. Thomas Doyle, Fr. Keith Romke and the Jones Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday Feb. 8, 2020 at 12:30 PM a St Patrick Catholic Church in Dixon with the Rev. Keith Romke officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers the family has selected memorial contributions be made to St Mary or St Anne Catholic School in Dixon.