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Leo Robert Brammer Jr.

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SHREVEPORT, LA - Leo Robert Brammer, Jr. entered eternal life on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2010. A memorial service for Bob will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2010 at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Shreveport. The Very Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Owensby will be the celebrant, assisted by the Rev. M.L. Agnew, Jr., and Canon Hope Benko.
Bob Brammer was born August 23, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Leo Robert Brammer and Ida Mae Crumpler Brammer. His early years were spent in Dallas, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1947 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and obtained his Masters of Petroleum Engineering in 1950 from Tulsa University.
Mr. Brammer began his business career with the Shell Oil Company as a petroleum engineer and moved to Shreveport in 1954. In 1968, he founded Brammer Engineering, Inc. with one non-paid employee, his wife Dorothy, whom he loving called "Dot", and one client. He served as its President until 1995, at which time the company was sold. At that time, Brammer Engineering, Inc. had more than fifty employees and operated more than three hundred wells. He was most recently Chairman of the Board of Brammer-Keystone Energy, LLC, and participated in and contributed to numerous civic, charitable and religious organizations. He served as a Trustee for the Institute for Study of Earth and Man at Southern Methodist University, and as a Trustee, Chairman of the Finance Committee and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee for the Episcopal Diocese of Western Louisiana. He also was the Public Member of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, Chairman of St. Mark's Cathedral School and a Trustee for Randolph-Macon Women's College, Southfield School and All Saints Episcopal School in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In 1998, Mr. Brammer was inducted into the North Louisiana Business Hall of Fame.
Mr. Brammer was very active in the life of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral over many years, having served terms as Junior Warden and Senior Warden and several terms on the Vestry.
Among his favorite activities were golf, snow skiing, mountain hiking, wild flower photography, reading and touring Civil War battlefields. He was an ardent and loyal supporter of the University of Oklahoma, especially the Sooner football team. Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma holds happy memories about Bob Brammer and his entourage. In addition to these hobbies, he shared his love of travel with his many friends and family.
Mr. Brammer was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Gregory Brammer and daughter Lee Brammer May. He leaves many friends and family to celebrate his life. He is survived by his sister, Barbara Brammer Baker of Jacksonville Florida, sister-in-law, Egle Brammer of Pompano Beach, Florida and a devoted niece and nephew, Cheryl Moore and husband Brenton of Houston, Texas and Richard Thomas Parks and wife Susan of Dallas, Texas. Bob's many caring and supportive nieces and nephews will be sharing fond "Uncle Bob" stories for years to come.
Bob was a loyal, caring and generous friend, and throughout his years, especially the final ones, Bob has had tremendous support from his many devoted friends in the Shreveport community. Bob's family would like to thank these friends and those skilled and compassionate caregivers and doctors who worked with Bob during his final period of disability.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be: George Baldwin, Jerry France, John Fryar, Ted Hardtner, Dr. Robert Lafargue, Sam Loeb, Herschel Richard and Dr. Lacy Williams.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the Brammer Family Trust at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, 908 Rutherford, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104, or the charity of one's choice.

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Published by Shreveport Times from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2010.

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Deb McCuller

December 3, 2010

I began working for Mr. B on October 12, 1981 through January 2008. We had around 20 employees at the time and gradually grew over the years with Mr. Brammer's keen sense of business. Brammer Engineering was always like a second family for which I have made life long friends. Mr. B was such a caring and compassionate man and made you want to be a better person yourself. He was definetely missed when he retired from BEI and he will be greatly missed with his passing. From his kind words, good deeds to all his pictures he had taken, his legacy will live on. I am grateful to have worked for Mr. Brammer - he was truly an exceptional person. Rest In Peace.

Stacy Grace

December 3, 2010

I have worked at Brammer Engineering since March 2, 1987 and have enjoyed every day working at such a great company. Mr. Brammer was one of a kind. He always said hello to us and would ask about our children by their names. At Christmas when he came around with our bonus check he would get a big hug and thank you from me. He would have this big smile on his face of appreciation and I did appreciate everything he did for me. He was a great role model. He will be missed by many many people. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Denise Raley

December 3, 2010

One of my fondest memories of Mr. Brammer is a Luncheon we were at, at one of the drilling sites many years ago. They served T-Bone steaks which were fabulous. As I was about finished I wanted every bit so I picked up my T-Bone and started gnawing on the bone, I was sitting right next to Mr. Brammer, and being the kind man that he was, he picked up his bone and started doing the same thing. Yes, I knew it was in very bad taste for me to be doing this, but I wanted every last bite. I am no longer with Brammer Engineering, Inc. but will tell you it holds a very special place in my heart and always will. Mr. Brammer was always kind to me and made me feel very special. My heart and prayers go out to the family.

Karen Parker

December 2, 2010

Mr. Brammer hired me on Oct 1, 1990. It was an honor to work for such a caring, compassionate man. After he retired, he would visit Brammer Engineering and always stopped and had a word or two for everyone and hugs for all us girls. He was a dear man. I was fortunate to know him as well as work for him. My prayers go out to his family.

Michaelle Robardey-Baloch

December 1, 2010

Mr. Brammer was a Junior Achievement of North Louisiana (JANLA) Business Hall of Fame Laureate who continuously supported JANLA through his table sponsorship every year following his induction. The last time I visited with Mr. Brammer was at our 2009 event at which he participated in our annual Parade of Laureates to the delight of his fellow Laureates and guests. God bless you, Mr. Brammer. We will miss you.

For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud

December 1, 2010

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Leo Robert (Bob) Brammer, Jr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bob. And to Bob it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Bob, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bob’s family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

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