Morris Bub C. Brandt

Morris C. ?Bub? Brandt, of Hastings, passed away on April 28, 2009 peacefully in the comfort of his home. \r
Morris was born in Assyria Township on September 25, 1915, the son of the late Irving and Dorah (Strickland) Brandt. \r
Morris was raised in Assyria Township, lived thirteen years in Muskegon and lived his most recently in Hastings. \r
Morris retired from Kellogg?s after 30 years. He farmed the family farm and built homes for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving 3 years in Africa and Italy. He was a member of the VFW and Kellogg?s 25 year club. \r
Morris married the love of his life Neva Cole in 1938. He loved spending time with his wife, family and friends. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, baseball and bowling. \r
He is survived by his wife Neva, his two children, Larry and Jeanne Brandt of Nashville, Judy (Brandt) and Ron Grasmeyer of Muskegon; grandchildren, Kimmie (Kulikowski) and Mike Rivers of White Pigeon, Kirk and DeAnna Kulikowski of Hastings, Brian Brandt of Dowling, Barry and Elizabeth Brandt of Charlotte; six great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; sister Maxine (Brandt) and Robert Benson of North Carolina; sister-in-law?s Nyla Bechtel and Doris Goff; and many nieces and nephews. \r
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Carl Brandt, Clyde Brandt and sister Bertha Rolfe. \r
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Girrbach Funeral Home, in Hastings Rev. George Speas officiating , Burial will be at Union Cemetery.\r
The family will receive visitors on Friday, May 1, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings . You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).