Jacqueline June Eisenbrandt

Jacqueline June Eisenbrandt, 74, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on
Thursday, November 7, 2024. Jacque was born on October 30, 1950 in Joliet, Illinois; the
first of five children born to Glenn and Myrtle Eisenbrandt.

Jacque was a graduate of Fort Atkinson High School, Fort Atkinson WI; attended
Macalester College, St. Paul MN with a Natonal Merit Scholarship; graduated from the
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a B.S. in Elementary Education, magna cum
laude; and received a Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University Law School,
Milwaukee WI.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Rachel Egarczynski (Ivan Garczynski);
brothers, Glenn Eisenbrandt, Jr. (Lannie), Paul Eisenbrandt (Sherri), David Eisenbrandt
(Anita); sister, Sally Carlson (Ted), nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Jacque’s greatest joy was being a mother. She raised Rachel as a single mother,
completing her undergrad degree with Rachel in UWM daycare, and starting law school
when Rachel began first grade. Upon graduation Jacque worked as the Assistant
Corporation Counsel for Brown County in Green Bay, WI. She was in charge of setting up
and running a new office handling paternity and child support cases. During her 11-year
tenure she instilled a new level of professionalism and empathy toward the female
clients the office represented. Jacque moved to Madison, WI and worked as Legal
Counsel for the WI Department of Employee Trust Funds. When the cold Wisconsin
winters became too much for her health, Jacque moved to Roanoke, VA. She worked for
the Virginia Disability Determination Services until going on permanent disability. Jacque
was an avid reader, a lifelong learner, always curious and searching for more
information, especially keeping up with current events of the world.

Jacque’s family lived on a farm when she was young and she never lost her love for rural
life, nature, and animals of every kind. She spent most of her adult life involved in animal
rescue, working with non-profit groups and on her own. She raised orphaned puppies
and kittens, from bottle feeding to socializing them to be ready for adoption. She loved
to garden and filled her yard with flowers and trees. Even as her health declined she still
enjoyed being outside in the fresh air and sunshine, watching the birds and local wildlife,
and appreciating the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Jacque was a talented and creative crafter. She crocheted beautiful Afghans and shawls,
along with knitting scarfs, sweaters and many other items. She sewed clothing, teddy
bears, and crafts; enjoyed painting wooden decorations and ornaments; and
scrapbooking her many photos, family history, and genealogy. Jacque was a musician
from a young age, learning piano and organ. She was the organist for First
Congregational United Church of Christ, DePere, WI; played organ for churches and
piano in nursing homes in Roanoke, VA. Jacque taught Sunday school at her church, was
a 4-H leader involved with cat and dog projects, and music director for Bethel #32 Job’s
Daughters.

Jacque described herself as “an old hippie”. Justice and human rights were deeply
important to her. She was an active part of the women’s rights movement in the 1970’s.
As a member of NOW she rode the train to the ERA National March in Washington, D.C.
Rachel has vivid childhood memories of marching with her in Milwaukee. Jacque was a
volunteer at Sister Moon Feminist Bookstore & Art Gallery, she and Rachel took the ferry
to the 2nd Annual Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival and sold books on the hood of their
Chevy. Jacque brought her sense of justice into her jobs and relationships, always
advocating for others. She made long lasting friendships with people from all walks of
life, accepting others without judgment, and celebrating their gift of friendship. She
created a chosen family village to help her raise Rachel and give her support. They have
continued to show up to support Rachel now that Jacque is gone.

Services will be private.
Online condolences may be made at www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com