To the man who taught me how to cook, keep my knives sharpened, and that “The only cookbook anyone needs in their kitchen is the Joy of Cooking.” To appreciate the photos of Norma Jean when she was just Norma Jean. It was the “Evergreen Grill Days” when we first met, back when we danced on bars and stayed up all night. You, Scott, and I were a good trio....the cooking, music, ping pong, dancing, and parties! I will cherish these memories forever. Rest in peace, my friend. 

To the family of Harold Bransdorfer, I am so very sorry for your loss.  Harold was always so very conscientious, kind, timely and amazingly talented.  I had the pleasure of working with him at West Circle many years ago.  He was always so helpful, smart and able to get a job done well.  Many years after working with him, I would "run" into him at the Kellogg Center, always working.  He would always make time to say hi and chat for a moment.  We have loss a good Spartan, he fought hard.  Bless Harold and each one of you in his family.

I worked with Harold at West Circle Complex!  He was a very interesting guy!  Loved photography like his father did and was really good at it.  We went to the Georgia O' Keeffe exhibit at UofM one spring. Fun trip! Enjoyed hearing about his family and his plans.  I'm so sorry for your loss.  

I worked with Harold for many years at McDonel Hall,  he was truly a nice person and I enjoyed working with me.   I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.  I always liked talking with Harold.  He would stop in my office just about every day just to talk and say hello. 
 Sue Schaefer

The early Sunday, summer morning disc golf games were magical, there in the woods at that little 9-hole course. The Mexicans playing basketball, sharing your thermos of coffee in the parking lot, the quiet, random chit-chat, or silence as we slowly made our way through the woods. You ALWAYS beat me (you know I let you, right?). Roy and I and the girls are so lucky to have had you in our lives. We'll miss the Christmas Eves and the cookies for Santa. The manly projects with Roy. The occasional game of cribbage or scrabble with me. Hope you're having fun.

Harold was a shining bright smile in the Hotel halls every day. Should you have a problem arise, he was quick to offer his help, and always got the job done. It was a pleasure knowing him these past 4 years working at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center. I am sending my deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. 

Harold always had a smile for all of us who worked with him at the Kellogg Center. May he rest in peace.

I worked with Harold at Kellogg these past 5 years and he was always kind and helpful. He was easy to work with and trusting. I enjoyed hearing about his love of gardening and his family.  I am truly sorry for your loss, he will be missed. 

Harold was our neighbor for many years.  We shared a love of gardening and traded plants.  He was especially enamored of our poppies and took some beautiful  pictures of them.  We spent many happy hours discussing plants and admiring each others gardens.   We also shared memories of our European experiences and loved looking at the photographs from his trip there.   We were sorry to lose him as a neighbor but so happy for him to find such a wonderful partner in Mara.  He will be missed and remembered every time we look at the garden he planted on Sheldon Street.  

OBITUARY

Harold Jay Bransdorfer

August 15, 1953 – July 18, 2020

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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