Wanda Brandstetter

Dearest Brandstedder Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Wanda's passing.
I loved her so much. She spoke of you all well and often.
I was very close with Wanda and your Grandparents as I maintained and cleaned her home and the cottages from 6th grade until I was 18. I went to college and my mom continued in my stead caring for the main house for a while. In my memory she will be an eternal strong presence to fight for what is right while respecting other people's views. She...

Dear Hugo, Russell, Ericka and Susan,
My mom and dad brought us to the dunes every summer to stay in your cottages - usually upstairs in the Jolly Roger as I recall. Wanda brought us many moments of joy and insight and we loved her free spirit. Thinking of you all and hoping you have many, many wonderful memories to carry you through.
With love from Andrea (Ward) Johnston

Dear Hugo, Susan, Erika and Russell,
Please know that I mourn the passing of Wanda. She was a real woman. When I was younger, and met Wanda and Hugo in about 1968, I was impressionable. But, there was alot about Wanda that was impressionable. She had a rare combination of intellect, ability, and love. We, in our family, were privileged to know her, to be fed by her and to bask in her glory as a woman. The world becomes a little less brilliant and less loving because of her...

I still see Wanda in that grand dune-bluff-fireplaced living room with open books and magazines and family photos, she spiritedly spouting scientific tidbits and political opinion. I send my love and support to Hugo, Susan, Ericka and the whole extended family that I feel part of. Barbie.

Dear Hugo, Susan, Erica and Russell,

It is with much sorrow we heard of Wanda's passing. She and you will be in our thoughts and prayers. There are some who believe she is waiting for us in a place of peace, free from pain.

Our heart-felt condolences,
Vic, Mary and Sam Smith

Dear Hugo, Susan, Ericka, and Russell,

The world is a much less interesting place with Wanda no longer with us. It is my honor and joy to have spent so much time with all when I was a kid at the dunes. Your whole family has influenced mine in ways I can't begin to express.

She will always be skinny dipping or in the grand living room of your place in that tarry-cloth bathrobe, espousing amazing insights on philosophy, politics, and love of family and self.