- Date Of Birth: January 6, 1924
- Date Of Death: June 8, 2009
- State: Illinois
Clara L. Brandmeyer, 85, of New Baden, died Monday, June 8, 2009 in Carlyle, IL. She was born January 6, 1924 in Helvetia Twp., IL, daughter of Herman and Mary (Stoff) Ottensmeier. Clara is survived by the father of her children and dear friend, George Brandmeyer; her children, David (Diane) Brandmeyer of Carlyle, James (Donna) Brandmeyer of Collinsville, Pastor Gerry Brandmeyer of Belleville and Mary Ann (Dennis) Boyd of St. Charles, MO.; 10 grandchildren, David (Tammie) Brandmeyer of New Baden, Cheryl (Tom) Wright and Derek (Lori) Brandmeyer all of Trenton, Matthew Brandmeyer of St. Louis, MO., Alicia (Wally) Hooten of Prairie Du Rocher, IL., Jennifer (Chad) Frauenfelder of Collinsville, Nathan Brandmeyer of Swansea, Jessica (Fiance Bill O’Connell) Brandmeyer of Collinsville, Michael J. Boyd of St. Peters, MO. and Michelle Boyd of Chesterfield, MO.; 17 great grandchildren, Jacob, Austin, Ashleigh, Cameron, Jared, Kelsey (Clara’s best friend), Shelby, Emma, Claire Marie, Collin, Briar, Kaleb, Cecilia, Regan, Ashlee, Brittany and Chloe; a sister, Margaret Ottensmeier of Aviston; a sister-in-law, Viola Ottensmeier; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Ottensmeier and Francis Ottensmeier; and three sisters, Helen Ottensmeier, Mary Ottensmeier and Sally A. Ottensmeier. Clara was a member of St. George Parish and Altar Sodality and also a member of the Belleville Christian Church. She was a dietician for Clinton Manor Nursing Home in New Baden, IL.
