Fred W. Goldbrand

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  • Name: Fred W. Goldbrand
  • Location of Birth: Hibbing, Minnesota
  • Date of Birth: January 1, 1920
  • Date of Death: December 20, 1970 (50 years old)
  • Parents: Frederick and Ellen Goldbrand
  • High School and Class: Hibbing High School, Hibbing, Minnesota
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  • Highest Rank: PFC (Private First Class)
  • Branch: Army
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  • Military Highlights:
    Fred served in the United States Army during World War II with the 104th Reconnaissance Troop.

  • Wars Involved:
    World War II

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  • Civilian Life:
    Fred was a Pengilly, Minnesota resident since 1945. He was formerly from Hibbing, Minnesota.

    He was employed at the Butler Taconite Plant.

    Fred was preceded in death by his parents and a son, William Dean.

    Survivors include his wife, Idella (Shofner) Goldbrand; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Venditto and Mrs. Richard Haro; a son, Fred, Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Victor McDermott; and two grandchildren.

    Fred died at Itasca Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery at Coleraine, Minnesota. (Original-Block 29, Lot 23)

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