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Karl E. Brandt

Passed 9/6/2014

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Obituary For Karl E. Brandt

Karl E. Brandt, 91, died Saturday, September 6, 2014, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, of complications from a fall at his home. He was born July 14, 1923, at Ohio Valley Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of Harold D. and Conalee Brandt.He was a member of the first Steubenville High School class to graduate in the building at Fourth and Logan, in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II and attended Case Western Reserve and Ohio State University.Mr. Brandt was employed at the Brandt Motor Company from 1947 until he retired in 1989 as its president. The Brandt Motor Company was founded in 1919 by Mr. Brandt's grandfather Harry D. Brandt with his six sons, Harold, Fred, Bruce, Ralph, Bert, and Dean.He contributed to his community extensively. He served on the boards of the J.C. Williams Trust, the Ohio Valley Hospital, the Boy Scouts, and Historic Fort Steuben, among other philanthropies. The Boy Scouts honored him with their Silver Beaver award for volunteer excellence. He spent many volunteer hours researching and building period wood furniture for the Fort. Mr. Brandt was a member of the Steubenville Rotary Club, which named him a Paul Harris Fellow and where he had 53 years of perfect attendance. He was a long-time member of the La Belle View United Methodist Church and later an active member of the Wintersville United Methodist Church.Mr. Brandt is survived by Mary Alice (Baker) Brandt, his wife of 58 years, daughter Stacie Brandt of Costa Mesa, California, son Jon Brandt, of Steubenville, sister Glada Moloney of Singer Island, Florida, his brother-in-law Albert Baker of Schaumberg, Illinois, and six nephews, Mitchell Moloney, Sean Moloney, Todd Moloney, Conrad Baker, Andrew Baker, and Chris Baker.Friends may call at the Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m.  Rev. Dr. Clint Quillen will conduct services in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at Union Cemetery.  Charitable donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Historic Fort Steuben, PO Box 1787, 120 South Third Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952 oldfortsteuben.com.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Jo Ann Brettell Dunham

    Dear Mary Alice, Stacie and Jon, Fred and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Karl's big smile and terrific personality. He was such a dedicated worker for the many activities he was involved in. He will be greatly missed by his friends and the community. Jo Ann Dunham

  • 09/03/2024

    Robert Musgrave

    It was an honor to know someone of the caliber of this man. Karl was a true insirpation in the Boy Scout movement. He will be sadly missed in the Ohio River Valley Council. Rest in Peace and may the Holy Spirit provide comfort to the family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Paul Tucker

    In addition to having known the Brandt family from the time I was a child growing up in Steubenville and Weirton, I had the honor and privilege of working with Karl for the past several years on the Executive Board of the Ohio River Valley Council of the Boy Scouts. Karl was the epitome of an exemplary leader -- always calm, helpful, and hard- working. He took his responsibility as a Board member seriously, and he provided guidance and thoughtful advice in times of stress. There are very few leaders with Karl's wisdom and patience. He will be greatly missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Jim Drexler

    Sorry for your loss. Unable to make it to the funeral home, keeping you in my prayers. Hope to return to bridge in a couple of weeks. Jim

  • 09/03/2024

    Mike Berarducci

    To Jon, and Karl's family, my deepest sympathies on Karl's passing. Lots of commotion in heaven now. Sincerely Mike Berarducci

  • 09/03/2024

    Natalie Johnston Doty

    So sorry to hear of this sadness in your family. Please know that all who knew Karl will be praying for your family.

  • 09/03/2024

    Deborah Means Jones

    Sorry for your loss. Daughter of Willa Means.

  • 09/03/2024

    sandie richey

    dear john and family, was so sorry to read that your dad had passed away. what a wonderful man who I enjoyed so much. I remember the good old days when we came into brandt's and him and rich would go at it back and forth. those two made me laugh. karl I will never ever forget karl, he was a warm fun loving guy and if he liked you he would do anything for you. my prayers and with you and your family. will always cherish the wonderful years and laugh we all shared. in love and friendship sandie

  • 09/03/2024

    Rich McGowan

    Jon and family: I was very sorry to hear about your dad. I always enjoyed chasing him out Sunset Blvd when he'd go home for lunch, taught me how to drive fast! He was a great guy and I had fun with him in Rotary, what a great example to follow. Godspeed, Rich

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