Gregory Brantner
Gregory “Blackie” R. Brantner, 64, of Rock Falls, Wis., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at his home, in the Township of Albany, Pepin County, surrounded by his family and his favorite cat, Peanut.
Greg was born on March 3, 1954, in Durand. He was the son of Richard H. and Lorena E. (Weiss) Brantner and grew up in the Rock Falls community. Greg graduated from Durand High School in 1972. Greg married Laurie Bergner on Dec. 7, 1974, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Rock Falls. After marriage they made their home in Rock Falls. Greg worked at Fehr Concrete, in Eau Claire, for 25 years. Greg then worked for Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing for 10 years, retiring in 2007.
Greg enjoyed playing softball for the Club 10 and Security National Bank softball teams. He also enjoyed bowling for McMahon Motors, pool league for the Hide-A-While bar, dartball League for St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Rock Falls. After retirement, Greg enjoyed spending time at the camper on Lake Holcombe, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Greg also enjoyed working with wood making turned bowls.
Greg is survived by his wife, Laurie; two children, Valerie (Barry) McAnulty of Kennesaw, Ga., Joey (Ka Mei) Brantner of Maple Grove, Minn.; two grandchildren, Maggie and Cody McAnulty; two sisters, Sharon (Clarke) Johnson of Eau Galle, Luanne (Dave) Weissinger of Durand; two brothers, Rick (Lonna) of Rock Falls and Tom Bauer of Turtle Lake; a special aunt, Darlene “Dark” Bryan of Durand; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, LeeVal Brantner; mother-in-law, Shirley Bergner.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Rock Falls, with Rev. Joseph C. Nakwah officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Rhiel Funeral Home, in Durand, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Online condolences may be made at www.rhielfuneralhome.com.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand served the family.
