Entiat and longtime Washington resident, Robert Brandenburg, died January 16, 2010, in Wenatchee, WA, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Robert "Bob" was born in Guthrie, OK in 1937, and shortly thereafter moved with his family to Glasgow, MT. He graduated from Glasgow High in 1957, and lived there with his family until 1962, when he moved to Washington. Bob spent most of his life in Washington, where he was a carpenter, raised his five children, and eventually owned the Antlers Tavern in Twisp. In the 1980's, Bob tried his hand as an entrepreneur in Alaska. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and camper. He loved fishing and gold mining. In his later years, Bob was a truck driver, which was perfect, because he loved meeting new people. Bob had an infectious laugh and such a friendly demeanor, that he made friends wherever he went. It could be said, that he never met a stranger. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family.

Bob is survived by his sons, Bryan and Richard Brandenburg; his daughter, Robin Korte; his stepsons, Darold and Steven Brandenburg; his brothers, Joe and Marvin; sister, Marie; his nephew, Jody Bosarth and his family; as well as his granddaughters, Amber, Kasara, Halle and Azlynn; and his companion, Clara Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Ruby; his brother, James; and his beloved wife, Ann.

The family would like to thank the staff at Highline Extended Care Center, for the compassionate care Bob received in his last days.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010, at the Heritage Memorial Chapel, 19 Rock Island Road, in East Wenatchee, WA, followed by a Graveside Service at 2:00 p.m. in Twisp, WA at the Beaver Creek Cemetery. Please sign in or leave a memory for the family online by visiting www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com. Arrangements by Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.