Roger K Brandes

Gowrie - Roger K. Brandes, 90, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026, at Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson.

Roger was born on December 6, 1935 in Hancock, Iowa at his family farm. He attended country school until 8th grade and graduated from Oakland High School.

He served six years in the Nebraska Air National Guard, six months of which were on active duty.

He married Linda Hunter on November 26, 1961 at the Gowrie Methodist Church. They lived in Omaha, Oakland IA, and then came back to Gowrie in 1975, where he farmed until he retired.

Roger will be remembered for his kindness, humbleness, generosity, and dedication to family. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and traveling. Through the years he was involved in Kiwanis, Gowrie Swimming Pool Board, Stephen Ministries, Peterson Post #431 American Legion, and the Gowrie United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Brandes. His children: Nathan (Brenda) Brandes Gowrie, Tim (Alexis) Brandes Lisle, IL, Lora (Charles) Carman Ringgold, GA. Grandchildren: Chelsey (Glen) Worrel, Anna (Ryan) Cottington, Lily Brandes, Natalie Carman, and Charlie Carman. Great grandchildren: Brantley Worrel, Lesley Worrel, Laci Cottington, and Cade Cottington. Sisters: Sheryl Brandes and Deanna (John) Van Eps.

He was preceded in death by his parents Chester and Edna Brandes, a sister and brother-in-law Joyce and Richard Williams.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at United Methodist Church in Gowrie, with Pastor Susan Rohden officiating. Military Rites will follow the service at the church, presented by American Legion Peterson Post #431 of Gowrie. There will be a visitation from 9:30 AM until the time of the service on Saturday. A private family burial will be held at Gowrie Township Cemetery. Laufersweiler, Palmer & Sons Funeral Home of Gowrie is serving the family.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.