Bertil R. 'Bert' Brandsrud, 79, of Estelline, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 under hospice care. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Estelline. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at Geise Funeral Chapel in Estelline.

Bertil Rudy Brandsrud was born on July 17, 1938, in Estelline, SD, the son of Alfred and Pearl (Biwer) Brandsrud. He attended country school at Pleasant View #28 and graduated from Estelline High School in 1956. He moved to Sioux Falls and worked for Gage Brothers and Norland Concrete. He was united in marriage to Cindy DeWall on March 31, 1962 in Estelline, SD. He enlisted in the US Army in the summer of 1962, where he trained and served as a Medic. Upon his discharge, the couple moved to Estelline, where Bert worked at the Red Carpet and took over the family farm. He continued to farm until his health began to fail.

Bert was a member of the Estelline Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance. He served as past commander of the American Legion, was a member of the NRA and Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, crossword puzzles, going to coffee at the C-store and playing cards. His greatest joy was his family and loved seeing his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by his son, Wade (Deb) Brandsrud, of Estelline, SD; two grandchildren, Rusty (Amber) Brandsrud, of Estelline, SD and Nicky (Heather) Brandsrud of Ghent, MN; 6 great grandchildren, Allie, Tanner, Hannah, Lizzie, Kristopher and Gabe; one brother, Harlan Brandsrud, of Sioux Falls, SD and a host of relatives.

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife of 46 years, Cindy.