Bruce A. Brandt

Bruce A. Brandt Lakeland Bruce A. Brandt, 67, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Battle Creek passed away September 21, 2010 after an unexpected illness. He was born on September 24, 1942 in Battle Creek to Ross and Wilma (Lux) Brandt. Bruce graduated from Union City High School in 1960. He was an active member of Emmett Rescue Squad where he served as president for many years. He also served the public for many years as a police officer with Emmett Township Police Department. Bruce worked at the Kellogg Company in many areas of the plant. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club and the Grain Millers Union. He married Linda Terburg in 1984, she survives. Bruce enjoyed Detroit Tiger baseball games, (attending all home spring training games in Lakeland, FL), playing golf, riding Gold Wing motorcycles, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and great grandsons, Bo and Luke Stafford. In addition to his wife, Bruce is also survived by his daughters, Brenda (Jeffrey) Holt, Julie (Chuck) Staky, of East Lansing, Shelly (Zach) Wagner, of St. Louis MO; Ammie Terburg, of Kalamazoo, and Tammy(Kenneth) Meade, of Vermontville, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, a brother, Wesley (Jane) Brandt, a sister, Anne Brandt, of Burlington, nephews and a niece. Family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1p.m. Wednesday December 29, 2010 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held at 1pm with Rev. Travis Davis officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to University Community Hospital, LTAC Foundation, 9441 Health Center, Land O'Lakes, FL, 34637.