1932
Robert
2017
Robert Martin Brandt
December 8, 1932 — December 23, 2017
Robert "Bob" Martin Brandt
Of Hastings, passed away on December 23, 2017 at age 85. He was born on December 8, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1950, he graduated from Denby High School in Detroit.
He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany where he earned the rank of Corporal. He attended Wayne State University. He had a long career as an art/creative director, direct mail designer in Detroit and surrounding areas. He worked at Mechanical Mail, Visual Services, ran his own ad and printing company producing church bulletins, Compuware and finally the Palace of Auburn Hills as a security manager pre-retirement to Hastings, Michigan. At Compuware he led the creative services for advertising, design, and events/sales conferences. At The Palace, he enjoyed meeting all the players, entertainers and musicians that came through the venue.
Bob was an avid painter and produced numerous works of his own along with reproductions of famous paintings for friends and family. He regularly taught art and painting through the Thornapple Arts Council, local schools and the Barry County Commission on Aging. He was an avid cook and specialized in chili, attending many cook-off contests. Bob was a member of the Thornapple Arts Council, Hastings American Legion Post 45, and Kiwanis Club of Hastings.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents John and Mabel Brandt, brothers John and Charles Brandt, and son Brian Brandt.
He is survived by his children, Stephen Brandt of San Francisco, CA, Derek Brandt of Lake Orion, MI, Daughter in-law Laura Brandt of Hastings, grandchildren Brandi (Brandt)Brandenburg of Highlands Ranch, CO, Aubri Brandt of Battle Creek, MI, and Sarah Brandt of Grand Rapids, MI, great grandchildren Owen and Zane Brandenburg of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Brandt Badger, niece Lisa Grix (Brandt) and nephew Chris Brandt.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 6, 2018 at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, MI 49058, with visitation one hour prior to service. A luncheon will follow at Emmanuel Episcopal Church 315 W. Center Street, Hastings, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging, and the Thornapple Arts Council. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
Of Hastings, passed away on December 23, 2017 at age 85. He was born on December 8, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1950, he graduated from Denby High School in Detroit.
He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955, and was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany where he earned the rank of Corporal. He attended Wayne State University. He had a long career as an art/creative director, direct mail designer in Detroit and surrounding areas. He worked at Mechanical Mail, Visual Services, ran his own ad and printing company producing church bulletins, Compuware and finally the Palace of Auburn Hills as a security manager pre-retirement to Hastings, Michigan. At Compuware he led the creative services for advertising, design, and events/sales conferences. At The Palace, he enjoyed meeting all the players, entertainers and musicians that came through the venue.
Bob was an avid painter and produced numerous works of his own along with reproductions of famous paintings for friends and family. He regularly taught art and painting through the Thornapple Arts Council, local schools and the Barry County Commission on Aging. He was an avid cook and specialized in chili, attending many cook-off contests. Bob was a member of the Thornapple Arts Council, Hastings American Legion Post 45, and Kiwanis Club of Hastings.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents John and Mabel Brandt, brothers John and Charles Brandt, and son Brian Brandt.
He is survived by his children, Stephen Brandt of San Francisco, CA, Derek Brandt of Lake Orion, MI, Daughter in-law Laura Brandt of Hastings, grandchildren Brandi (Brandt)Brandenburg of Highlands Ranch, CO, Aubri Brandt of Battle Creek, MI, and Sarah Brandt of Grand Rapids, MI, great grandchildren Owen and Zane Brandenburg of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Brandt Badger, niece Lisa Grix (Brandt) and nephew Chris Brandt.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on January 6, 2018 at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway Street, Hastings, MI 49058, with visitation one hour prior to service. A luncheon will follow at Emmanuel Episcopal Church 315 W. Center Street, Hastings, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging, and the Thornapple Arts Council. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.
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