Linda Jean Brandt

Linda Jean Brandt was born on September 11, 1950, to Kermit and Catherine Brewer Quale in New Ulm, MN. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from Adams High School in 1968. Linda went to the Austin Vocational School of Cosmetology graduating in 1969. She worked at "Margaret's Hair Salon" in Austin, MN from November 1969 - May of 1978. Linda married Paul R. Brandt on June 18, 1977. They lived in Hayward, MN with their 3 children and where Linda worked at the Pottery plant until it closed. She worked for Heritage Hill Group as a production mgr/ purchasing from May 1989 - December 1991. From February 1992-2004 Linda worked at the Eagles Club in Albert Lea selling pull-tabs for charitable events. In 2002, Linda moved to Albert Lea, MN. She was a member of the Church of St. Theodore, Albert Lea, the Albert Lea Eagle's Club and Ladies Auxiliary. Linda enjoyed computer games, cross-stitching, beading, and especially a trip she and John took to the Rocky Mountains. Linda was a very kind and loving person. Linda said she wanted flowers in life not after. Therefore, in lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society or Crossroads Community Hospice are preferred. Survivors include her mother, Catherine Quale; children, Ryan J. Brandt, Timothy P. Brandt, and Katie L. Brandt; grandson, Marcus; brother, Charles Quale; nephew, Christopher Quale; special friend of 5 years, John Varness; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Kermit Quale; and brother in infancy, James Quale.