Ted Brantner

1938 - 2021

Teddy Brantner, beloved husband of Donna Brantner of Taber, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

A private burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden.

Ted is survived by his loving wife and wonderful caregiver Donna; children Deb Fritz (Daina Achorn) of Red Deer and Todd (Heather) Brantner of Taber; by three grandchildren who adored him Cori (Britneigh) Fritz (their children Stevie and River), Peyton (Ashleigh) Brantner (their child Paycee), and Keegan Brantner. He is also survived by his sister Joanne (Barry) Lorencz.

He was predeceased by his grandson Cole Fritz; parents Chris and Elna Brantner; brothers Charles (Carol) Brantner, Jerry (Judy) Brantner; brother-in-law Dennis Hamling; in-laws Howard and Mary Hamling.

Teddy was born November 21, 1938 in Lethbridge and grew up on the family farm in the Wrentham area. He was the second youngest of six children and there are many stories of the Brantner boys in the community. Ted lived most of his life in Wrentham and was an active community member from president of the Warner Hockey Association to curling in local bonspiels.

Ted married Donna Hamling on July 14, 1962 and they settled in the Wrentham area where they farmed and raised their two children Debbie and Todd. Ted and Donna moved from the farm in 2009 to Taber where they lived until his passing.

Ted was a larger than life person and was well known for his mischievous smile and jokes. He loved to laugh and tease all who met and knew him. He had many passions but horses were a very large part of his life. Ted loved rodeo and spent many years traveling down the road with his best friend, the love of his life, Donna. He was the president of the Southern Circuit for a time and won the SARRC bronze in 1983 for calf roping. Ted was often found at the arena roping calves and chasing steers for Todd. Donna and Ted both enjoyed the rodeo circuit and continued to rodeo in the old-timers until 2006. Eventually they took up golf and headed to Arizona for the winters where they enjoyed great times with their friends. In the summer Ted could be found at the Indian Hills campground or golf course where he enjoyed many campfires and golf games. Ted and Donna enjoyed some great trips and a favorite was to his heritage country, Switzerland.

Ted loved his family and spent his time following his children and grandchildren to rodeos, hockey, archery, motocross, basketball, rugby and golf events. He was everyone’s biggest fan and always stressed the importance of hard work and practice. Ted took them camping, fishing and of course horseback riding. There were many tricks played on the kids and grandkids as well! You never knew what Ted was up to but he was up to something! If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ted’s name may be made directly to a charity of one’s choice.