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Russell I. Bratt

1924 - 2019

Russell I. Bratt obituary, 1924-2019, Pompano Beach, FL

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1924

DIED

2019

Russell Bratt Obituary

Bratt, Russell I. 95, passed away in Pompano Beach, FL on Feb. 15, 2019. He was born on Jan. 13, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN. He attended the University of Minnesota College of Engineering and was a member of the Tau Beta and University Honor Societies. Upon graduation Russell served as an officer in the US Navy. After his service in the US Navy he attended the University of France Grenoble on the G.I. Bill. He settled in Milwaukee, WI where he married Laura Hipke. They had three children, William Bratt, Linda Bratt Johnson and Jonathan Bratt. Russell built a thriving pump company, Scot Pump, and expanded that business to include Karak Machine and Weil Pump. In the 1980's he married JoAnna Richardson from Milwaukee. They moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL. They travelled extensively to Europe and to Moscow with the Hydraulic Institute . When asked why he did not accompany his wife to Antarctica an employee replied "Well you can't sell pumps to penguins." Russell also enjoyed boating and was a member of the Milwaukee Yacht Club. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 24, 2019.

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Bryan Harter

August 28, 2019

Rest In Peace Russ! Thank you for being a mentor and for the opportunities to work for/with you.
Every day was an adventure!

Joe Cosk

June 11, 2019

My first job out of college was for Russell, guy was a legend.

March 13, 2019

My condolence to the family of Russel, he was truly an amazing Elder to the Egret home at John Knox Village. Russel was very dear to my heart and he will be sadly missed. Whenever I spoke to him and he would say something to uplift my spirit, I would say, "That's my Russel". Russel, you have brighten or days in so many ways and you will never be forgotten.

april kramer

March 7, 2019

so very sorry,enjoyed are time with them in Florida

Peter White

February 26, 2019

For Russell's family please accept my condolences for your loss. Others who knew and worked with Russell had great respect for his knowledge and talents in business. Being a successful self made businessman he was always a tough negotiator. I respected him for it. Personally, our interactions always taught me something that I could do better. Russell will be missed by many. May he Rest In Peace.

February 25, 2019

I am incredibly sorry for your loss, my sincere condolences. May you always cherish the memories that you've had with your loved one. Remember God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 this will give the family the comfort they all need during this time of grief.

Marcia Ballentine

February 25, 2019

Russell Bratt, Having met and shared in the last months of your life, you brought a smile to my face in days when time seemed to slip away. When I"d let you know, I"d have to go now, you would often say, "you're always running but promise me that you"ll come back and check on me" Kiddo. Sincere condolence to wife Joanna and the children
Marcia-(A.M.)

February 25, 2019

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