Loraine Ann Brandenberger, 94, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 12, 2018. She was born on March 19, 1924 in Archbold, OH to the late William & Mattie (Grieser) Nofziger. She married the Rev. Martin L. Brandenberger on March 19, 1947 in the Central Mennonite Church in Archbold, OH and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2006.
Surviving are sons, Marvin L. Brandenberger of Sarasota, FL, Dan (Susie) Brandenberger of New Haven, IN, Jay (Nancy) Brandenberger of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughters, Marlene (Tom) VerMeulen of Auburn, IN, Mary Lou Brandenberger of Darkhan, Mongolia; 17 grandchildren & 32 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mardee Brandenberger; brother, L. D. Nofziger; and a sister, Kathryn Briskey. She was a homemaker who loved her children, baking, cooking and had the gift of hospitality. She was also a member of Northpoint Community Church in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Calling will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 2-8 pm at Northpoint Community Church (10513 Leo Road Ft. Wayne, IN.) Services will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 11 am with calling two hours prior at the church. Pastors Paul Schmucker, Mark Beers & Don Delagrange will be officiating. Burial in Yaggy Cemetery, Grabill, IN.
Memorials to Heartland Hospice - 1315 Directors Row Ste. 210 Ft. Wayne, IN 46808 or Friends of Israel - PO Box 908 Bellmawr, NJ 08099.