Name: Celebration of Life for Robert L. Brant Jr.
Start: 2023-11-17T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-17T18:30:00.000Z
Location: Berman Museum of Art on the campus of Ursinus College

Brant Robert L., Jr. Aged 68, (Collegeville, PA), beloved husband of Diane L. Brant, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 at Reading Hospital surrounded by his family. Bob and Diane met 50 years ago as freshmen at Ursinus College and recently celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary. Bob graduated from Pottsgrove High School in 1973. He matriculated to Ursinus College (1977) where he earned his Bachelor's degree in History, discovering a love of the subject matter that lasted his lifetime with a particular fascination with the Civil War. Most recently, Bob was completing a personal interest project collecting and curating a history of the Brant family in collaboration with the local historical societies. He went on to graduate from Temple University Beasley School of Law (1984) and became an accomplished and respected attorney, establishing Robert L. Brant and Associates, LLC. A member of the Montgomery County Bar Association, his practice concentrated in the areas of zoning, land use, real estate, municipal and business law, and related litigation. He served as solicitor to zoning hearing boards, municipal authorities, and municipalities, including Boroughs and Townships. Bob was an Emeritus Trustee of Ursinus College, a member of the Board of Directors of Gilmore & Associates, Inc. and The Victory Bank. Bob had myriad interests. His eclectic taste in books, music, art and wine never left him at a loss for words or a friend with whom to share his passions. His collection of vinyl records, accrued from over the years, filled his home with vibrant lyrics from diverse artists and genres. From jazz to rock, and blues to alternative country, he and Diane attended hundreds of live concerts with their best friends and fellow audiophiles Pete and Marcia. As a younger man, Bob played tennis and pick-up basketball at Ursinus College, off-handedly referred to as the commissioner of the noon-time basketball game. On any given summer weekend, you could find him sitting on the front porch of his home in Ocean City, New Jersey donning his signature Adidas windbreaker, sipping on a bourbon, and blaring reggae music through open windows while his grandchildren laughed and played in Pop-Pop's company. Bob is survived by his three children Robert (Jenna) Brant, Sarah (Joseph) Mirabile, and Alison (Daniel) Monzo and five grandchildren Davis, Nico, Genevieve, Madison and Miles; his brother Scott (Lisa) Brant, nieces and nephews, cousin Lori (Stephen) DeMarco as well as the matriarch of the Brant family, Aunt Betty Hoffman. Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Berman Museum of Art on the campus of Ursinus College on Friday November 17th starting at 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. As a former chairman of the "Friends of the Berman Museum of Art Committee," Bob would be delighted to know that those who loved him most will gather in a space that he held so dear. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Limerick Township Historical Society, 545 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick, PA 19468 or the Trappe Historical Society.

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Oct. 29, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Brant

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14 Entries

Bob Taylor

December 30, 2023

As a classmate at Temple Law School (Night Division) Bob always had the energy and focus, at the end of a long day, to provide quidance or share a quick story before driving back to Collegeville. His energy and enthusiasm are lasting traits that worked well for him and permitted us to receive his gifts of music, history and storytelling. I will always thank him for sharing his Constitutional Law class notes as I rarely attended class. Those notes yielded a solid "B" for me on the Final Exam. I will always be indebted. Thanks "Duke". You are one-of-a-kind! Bob Taylor

Bill Hutchins

December 13, 2023

Bob and I were roommates at Ursinus College his senior year. His appreciation for music had a great influence on me. He and I maintained a 45 year friendship and I will miss him dearly.
Bill Hutchins
Ursinus 1978

Edwin Mauger

December 4, 2023

I not know IF his dad was the doctor, Dr. Robert Brant, operated in Phoenixville Hospital, in 1963. He had an office in Phila. He operated on Judy Francis, June 20,1963. If NOT. My apologies. But may I add my sincere Christian sympathy to ALL family & friends.

Steve Chinn

November 16, 2023

Linda and family, I was planning on coming to the celebration of life for Bob tomorrow but my grandson tested positive for rsv today. My sincere condolences, I can´t believe Bob is gone. I loved our conversations across Asbury Ave in Ocean City. See you all next summer. Steve Chinn, 4509 Asbury Ave, Ocean City, NJ

Kathleen P. Bryant

November 16, 2023

Reading of Bob's passing was a true Shock. I remember seeing Bob at various municipal meetings in the Collegeville region over many years. He was a good man with a strong knowledge and appreciation for Local History. Our chats at The Collegeville Independent office always made me Smile. Bob Brant will be greatly missed.

Ryan Costello

November 2, 2023

Bob was a friend and mentor to me for over 25 years. Kind, gracious with advice, supportive, friendly, fun - I will always remember him and cherish my basketball, political, legal and other such memories with him. I am sad that I never got to tell him how much he meant to me, and my heart goes out to his family and loved ones, though I hope they know and realize what a profound and positive impact he had on so many in the communities in which he served, worked and lived. He especially loved sharing how well his children were doing and that was always a particular point of pride for him.

Michelle Yurko

November 1, 2023

Sarah and family,
I only had the chance to know Bob for a short time, but it was so evident how much he loved his family. The Ursinus community is so fortunate to count Bob as one of our biggest champions. Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss.
Take care,
Michelle Yurko and Ursinus Alumni Office

Ralph Johnson (class of '77)

October 31, 2023

I had the privilege of meeting Bob at Ursinus College during our years there and thoroughly enjoyed the weekly basketball games he organized. I was delighted that it was mentioned in the obituary. Through the years since we had occasional contacts and he was always the same--sunny, humorous, and helpful. He enriched everyone he met, and was truly an "Ace of Spades".
My sincere condolences go out to Diane and the children and grandchildren.

David Moore

October 30, 2023

For over 30 years Bob was a good and loyal friend to me an my business. I always looked forward to our wide-ranging talks. I am shocked, and will miss him. To his family I send my love and thanks.

Cathy Kernen

October 29, 2023

As a Collegeville Councilwoman, I worked with Bob many times over the last 25 years. Bob would come before the Council representing developers who wanted to build in the Borough. He was an experienced lawyer, knew his stuff, and I enjoyed working with him. When I heard of Bob's passing, it was a total shock. I could only think of James Taylor's song, "Fire and Rain," and the line, "But I always thought I'd see you again." Bob will forever be part of the local history of Collegeville and Trappe. Bob, you will be missed, and my heart goes out to Diane and your family. Cathy Kernen

October 29, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.

Pastor Martha Kriebel

October 28, 2023

Being his pastor from his college days on, talking about his passion for Civil war era, how it was entwined with Trinity Church, having him serve as a member of the church Council, and being involved in family life, baptism, confirmation of his children, and illnesses and death. How privileged I was to have been his pastor though the years.
May light perpetial shine on you and God's grace welcome you into an eternal family.
As you learned in Confirmation (the first question and answer) "What is your only comfort in life and in death? That I in body and soul, in life and in death, am not my own, but belong to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." Pastor Martha

John McMahon

October 28, 2023

Reading this news of the passing of Bob is very sad and unexpected. I had the great pleasure of knowing Bob for several decades as a great legal colleague and enthusiastic participant in the Montgomery County "Civil War Roundtable." I always enjoyed my interactions with Bob and I am grateful have got to know him. I know that he will be greatly missed and I offer my sincere condolences to his entire family. John McMahon

Mark Ertter

October 27, 2023

Bob and I shared a ton of records we loved with each other. We were both huge fans of R.E.M., Wilco, Neil Young, and vintage reggae. He loved recommendations, but would always accuse me of just selling him more records. But he was incredibly gracious afterwards, once he listened. Years ago, I gave him a rare copy of R.E.M.´s Monster lp, he was so thrilled. He returned the favor recently, gifting me a copy of Neil Young´s Ragged Glory. I will treasure it, and always remember where it came from. Gonna miss you, man.

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