Brandi is survived by her mother Rita (Rich) Riedesel of Chatham, three brothers: Josh Braundmeier of Springfield, Zach (Amber) Braundmeier of Benld and Ryan Riedesel of Edwardsville, maternal grandparents: Mary Ann (Walt) Goode and Ed (Terry) Heal both of Gillespie, paternal grandmother Betty Deck, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Brandi was especially close to her two incredible aunts: Sissy Terry (Randy) Shuey of Springfield and Debbie (Dan) Usherwood of Pleasant Plains, niece Jaiden and nephew Ridge Braundmeier of Benld and one cousin Alex Usherwood of St. Louis.
Brandi attended Edwin A Lee School and graduated May 2005. She was a resident of SPARC in Chatham. She was active in the SPARC day training center and enjoyed spending time there with her friends. Brandi received SPARC’s 2017 Triumph Award in recognition of her indomitable spirit and personal achievements in overcoming some of life’s greatest challenges. This award represented her commitment to strength, courage and determination. Brandi was known for her infectious smile and warm hugs that she greeted all with.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday March 1, 2018 at Bisch Funeral Home West, 2931 Koke Mill Road. Memorial contributions may be made to: SPARC, 232 Bruns Ln, Springfield, IL 62702 CILA/Housing funding in memory of Brandi Deck and please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.
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