Harriet I. Brackett

Harriet I Brackett

1941-2023

On Wednesday February 15 2023 Harriet I. Brackett, beloved sister, wife, aunt, mother, & grandmother went to be with our Risen Savior. She was born to Edgar & Frances Rieck in Watertown, WI. Harriet graduated from Wartburg College, attended nursing school in Milwaukee and became a registered nurse. She met and married the love of her life William "Bill" Brackett. Bill & Harriet were married 56 years until his passing in 2019. Harriet is survived by: sister Deloris (Rieck) Hubbard, daughters Beth Brackett, Virginia (Brackett) Redmann & son-in-law Matthew Redmann, Robin (Brackett) Peterson & son-in-law David Peterson, grandchildren Joshua Redmann & Kayla (Kilps) Redmann, Rachel Redmann & Tressa Redmann, and many cousins, nieces & nephews, and wonderful friends both old & new.

Harriet was a wonderful, warm person who always had a smile and a hug for you. She had a gift for hospitality and welcoming friends and family to her home. She loved Jesus and was assured of her salvation. She loved boating, walks on the beach, finding something beautiful everyday, and was a voracious reader. She made heirloom quality needlepoint & crocheted items, and she loved to shout out Jeopardy answers before you could. She believed that it was important to say “I love you” to someone everyday and hoped that you will do the same.

Friends and family are invited together to celebrate the life of Harriet on Tuesday March 7 2023 at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church in New Berlin. Visitation 11-12 with service to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to Blessed Savior Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society are appreciated.