Mrs. Vivian Brabandt Hess 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 24, 2011 at the Altenheim. She was in her 95th year. Vivian was a bookkeeper by profession and the quintessential homemaker who enjoyed the many hours she spent in her kitchen. In her later years she was an avid roller skater.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles "Bud" Hess; son, Ronald Brabandt, Sr.; and brother, Robert Snare. Survivors include son, Herbert Brabandt, Jr. (Jo Ann); daughter-in-law, Shirley Brabandt; grandchildren: Vicki Brabandt, Lisa Brabandt, Ronald Brabandt, Jr. (Sherry), and Kevin Brabandt (Trish); eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The service will be 12 noon, Monday, March 28, 2011 at Arch L. Heady & Son Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Avenue, with burial in Cave Hill. Visitation will be 2-5 pm and 6-8 pm Sunday. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hosparus of Louisville or the Alzheimer's Association.