SARATOGA SPRINGS — Johanna E. Brackett, 97, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2022 at the Wesley Community.
Born in Vienna, Austria on February 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Fehm) Bauer.
Johanna was a life member of the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 420 for over 50 years, serving as a Past President for a term and 15 years as treasurer. She was a past member of the Hospital Guild and Jr. Civic League. She was a life member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2586. Johanna was a charter member and Past Grand President, Secretary and District President of the Military Order of the Cooties Pup Tent #33. She was a Past Grand President of Hudson Mohawk County Council and worked in the Bethesda Episcopal Church Thrift Shop on Washington Street.
Johanna is most remembered for her many years of service distributing Poppies in front of the Adirondack Trust Company on Broadway.
In addition to her parents, she is also predeceased by her husband, John E. Brackett Jr. who passed in 2010 as well as her sister, Gilda.
Relatives and friends gathered to remember her on Thursday August 18, 2022 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A funeral home service followed with burial at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville, NY 12871.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Johanna’s name to The Gurtler Brothers VFW Post 420: 190 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, The Wesley Foundation: 131 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or a charity of one’s choice.
Online remembrances and condolences may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
