Richard C. Brandt, 84, passed away peacefully in the Hospice House-Racine, on Sunday, March 8, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in St. Paul, MN on June 29, 1930, the son of the late Charles and Mary Regina (nee: Kalischko) Brandt.
Richard served his country with the U.S. Navy and was awarded the Bronze Star. On August 25, 1954, in the Great Lakes Naval Base Chapel, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Elizabeth Hinz. He owned and operated Brandt Construction for over 43 years. Richard was a devoted member of St. Lucy Catholic Church where he attended Mass daily. He was also a participant of the daily rosary group. Richard was a man of simple needs. His family, church, and profession gave him his greatest joys.
Surviving are his children, Jean (Mark) Doud, Mary Brandt, both of Phoenix, AZ, Richard Brandt, of Racine, Ruth Brandt and Susan (Ricardo) Toris, both of Scottsdale, AZ, Ann (James) Smessaert, of West Allis, and James Brandt, of Racine; 9 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; 2 sisters, Kathy (Larry) Janke, and Judy (James “Yogi”) Smith; 3 brothers, John (Sandy) Brandt, Tom Brandt, and Charlie Brandt, all of the St. Paul, MN, area. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive him. In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Richard was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, William and Betty Brandt.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave., Racine, on Wednesday, March 11th at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Visitation will in the church on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Mass. Full military honors will follow the Mass. Private entombment will take place in All Saints Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the Kenosha Achievement Center or Hospice Alliance-Racine.
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