Obit: Zwieg, Brandon D. (1990 - 2010)

Contact: Stan

Email: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Zwieg, Krainz, Hulbert, Harbort

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 10/15/2010

Zwieg, Brandon D. (26 FEB 1990 - 11 OCT 2010)

Brandon D. Zwieg, 20, of Willard, passed away in Eau Claire on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at the United Church of Christ, in Neillsville, with the Rev. James Mohr officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Willard at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be Duane Krainz, Michael Harbort, James Harbort, Cal Kraegenbrink, Derrick Hackel, Justin Held, Matthew Schult and Erik Berns. Visitation will be held at the church Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of service.

Brandon Darwin Zwieg was born Feb. 26, 1990, in Marshfield, the son of Darwin and Ruth (Krainz) Zwieg. He grew up in Willard and received his education in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 2008, where he played football, basketball and baseball. Brandon was in his third year at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, pursuing a degree in information systems, while also working at Menard's.

He was a very outgoing and active person. At the age of 13, Brandon rode his bike 160 miles to raise money for The Highground Memorial in Neillsville. He enjoyed playing intramural sports, including, volleyball, football, basketball and racquetball.

He was a member of the Neillsville United Church of Christ, and held the marketing position on the executive board of the Association of Information Technology Professionals.

Brandon had many interests, but especially loved deer and turkey hunting, fishing, all family activities and socializing with his large circle of friends.

He will be deeply missed by his parents, Darwin and Ruth Zwieg of Willard; his brother, Justin Zwieg, of Milwaukee; his aunts and uncles, Iris (Richard) Hulbert of Slinger, Donna (Allan) Harbort of Brookfield, Robert (Mary Ann) Krainz of Willard, Larry (Cheryl) Krainz of Marshfield; and several cousins.

In lieu of flowers, Brandon's family asks that memorials be given to the Brandon Zwieg Memorial Scholarship Fund or to a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com .