Robert "Bob" Brandser
November 14, 1933 — January 01, 2024
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Robert Brandser, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 1, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley; his parents, Einar and Catherine (Grossinger) Brandser; and brother, Ralph Brandser.
Bob is survived by his children, Eric (Therese) Brandser, Lori (Jason) Bogart, Lisa (Tim) Leimer, and Christopher (Samantha) Brandser; grandchildren, Cole (fiancé Kellie Condon) Brandser, Andrew Brandser, Samantha Noland, Emily (Jahzel) Fristo, Grace (Dominic) Manzione, John Leimer, and Matt Saunders; great-grandchildren, Quincy Fristo and Christian Saunders; along with many nieces and nephews; and Bob’s nieces, Cindy (Fred) Woodman and Christine (George) Kemp to whom he was a father figure.
Bob grew up in Des Moines and graduated Dowling High School. He attended Iowa State University, studying chemical engineering. He worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 45 years, mostly in Steel Bridge Fabrication Inspection.
When he wasn’t doting on Shirley at the Scottish Rite Care Center, Bob enjoyed cooking, baking, picture framing, wood carving, stained glass, home maintenance, upholstering and art.
He was cared for by the loving and compassionate staff in the Scottish Rite Park Healthcare Center until his passing.
Joint services for Shirley and Bob will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Private burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions can be made to Scottish Rite Park Employee Appreciation Fund or Suncrest Home and Health Hospice.
Robert Bartlett
01/13/2024
I'm sorry I'm not about to attend their service today. I just loved your parents and will miss them terribly. I moved into the neighborhood (and your childhood home) in 1990 and they moved back across the street shortly thereafter.
As a newly divorced father of two young kids, they were so friendly and so nice! They always asked how I was doing and showed concern when things didn't look like they were going well. There was one terrible storm and there were downed tree limbs. I bought a chainsaw to work on clearing them. Your dad looked out and ran over as it was pretty apparent I didn't know to use a chainsaw. He tried to show me how not to injure myself severely. Then he wisely suggested I just call someone. Your dad just knew how to do everything and if he didn't, he knew just who to call.
Katie and I got invited to dinner once where your dad made meatballs. They were very precise in size and shape and explained if they weren't, they wouldn't cook perfectly. And they were perfect. Every Christmas I got a little bag of his fabulous Christmas bark candy.