Clara H. Brandli

BRANDLI FAIRHOPE, AL   Clara H. Brandli, age 96, a resident of Fairhope, AL and formerly of Arlington, VT died Friday, July 22, 2011 at home.Clara was the daughter of  the late William and Meta Janeske, born in Wood-Ridge, NJ and attended New Jersey Schools.  She was a member of the Federated Church of East Arlington, VT for over 50 years where she had taught Sunday School, had served as church secretary and had served on the Board of Deacons.  Clara moved to Fairhope in 1981 and joined Trinity Presbyterian Church.  She would spend winters in Alabama and summers in Vermont.  Clara was a member of Eastern Star Red Mountain Chapter #41 in Arlington and served as Grand Adah in the 1970’s.  She was also Grand Representative to Alabama. Clara was an avid reader and enjoyed playing bridge and gardening.  Clara’s husbands, Harold Austin Zimmermann, Thurston Hulet and Henry Brandli preceded her in death.  Clara is survived by her daughter, Janice Redelberger (Mark) of Grain Valley, MO; son, Harold K. Zimmermann (Patricia) of Fairhope, AL;  five grandchildren, Matthew Zimmermann (Carolyn) of Wisconsin,  John Zimmermann (Lawanna) of Florida,  Jennifer Coppage of Mobile,  Susie George (Ryan) , Kent Redelberger (Cathy) all of Kansas City, MO and seven great grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held Friday, July 29, 2011 at 11:00 am at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Fairhope, AL with a reception following the service.  An interment will be held at a later date in Arlington, VT.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a donation in Clara’s memory may do so to Trinity Presbyterian Church of Fairhope.  ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.        19698 GREENO ROADFAIRHOPE, AL  36532