Werner Wilfried Brandt Ph.D.

Brandt, Werner Wilfried, PhD Entered Eternal Life on May 13, 2013. Born February 13, 1927 in Friedensdorf, Germany to Dr. Julius and Katharina Brandt. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Benham) Whitmer Brandt for 30 years. Loving father of Peter (Susan) Brandt, of Hartland, WI, Christopher (Doris) Brandt of Rochester, MN, Matthias (Frances) Brandt of Knoxville, TN. Proud grandfather of Carrie (Roy) Wahab, Stephanie (Randy) Noordmans, Timothy, Andrew, Jonathan, Simon, Julia, Josiah, Nathaniel and Evangeline Brandt. Also stepfather to Daniel and David Whitmer, step grandfather to Bill, Melinda, Martin and Lisa Whitmer. Also survived by sister, Dr. Ursula Neuhaus of Germany and brother, Dr. Volker Brandt of Fairfax, VA. Further survived by many relatives and friends. Werner graduated from high school in Germany and attended Universities of Marburg and Heidelberg in Germany. Served in the U.S. Army from October 1950-1952. Graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute, NY in 1956, PhD. Taught chemistry at UWM 1965-1992. Awarded a Fulbright grant to teach in Nairobi, Africa 1992-1994. Werner went on 30 mission trips to help people and show God's love. The family may greet friends at United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay on Saturday May 18 at 2:00 PM until time of service at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pastor's Emergency Fund or Music Committee of the United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay.