Carl
Richard Brandt
Carl Richard Brandt, husband, constant lover and
true friend to Mary Lou passed away at his residence
in Albemarle County August 12, 2007.
He is the son of the late Charles Ralph and Clara
Bocksch Brandt of York, PA. He was born in York, PA.
June 11, 1925 and graduated from York High
School. He attended Franklin and Marshall College and
Duke University.
He graduated from the United States Naval Academy
and received his Masters in Naval Engineering at MIT.
He retired from the Navy in 1967 and worked with
Ametk, Inc. in various Corporate and Division
managerial positions, again retiring in 1986 to
Charlottesville, Va.
Growing grapes and making wine became his passion
and for many years he passed on the fruits of this
endeavor to friends and family. Computers and
the stock market also aroused his interest. He loved
the ups and even the downs of this game being a
mathematician at heart.
Among those he leaves a loving daughter he held close
to his heart; Carolyn Kissiah ,her husband Rick and
treasured children Kristin and Jennifer, a son David,
his wife Debi and children, Clara and Zoe, a
stepdaughter he grew to love over the years Rebecca
Hartman, her husband Donald Lee, and always Leitha and
Ashleigh, a sister, Virginia and her
esteemed husband Albert.
He loved and lived a good life with many triumphs
and few regrets. Treasured memories will remain with
us all.
Private services for the family to follow at Prospect
Hill, York, Pa.
No flowers please.
Ryan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
