Richard G. Brandt

Richard G. "Dick" Brandt, passed away on December 6, 2012 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He had been a resident of Naples since 2002, having retired here from Falls Church, VA.
Dick is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn and three loving children from a previous marriage. His three children, Richard W. of Del Norte, CO; Catherine of Livermore, CA; and Susan of Waterloo, IA; have produced five wonderful grandchildren, Amber, Andrew, Dylan, Owen and Christopher whom Dick adored. He is also survived by two sisters, Eleanore Brandt and Carole Talmadge of Bristol, CT.
Dick grew up in Bristol, CT, the son of Gustave and Martha Brandt. He attended local schools and then went to Yale where he graduated in 1958 having earned a degree in Physics and an election to Phi Beta Kappa. He stayed at Yale for graduate work and obtained his Ph.D. After leaving Yale, he worked several years in academia and industry before joining the Office of Naval Research where he worked for 30 years as a Program Manager. He managed a variety of programs in the field of physics, electronics and ionospheric science. He retired in 1998, but continued to serve as a consultant until earlier this year.
Dick had many interests in life. He had an intense interest in choral singing and was an enthusiastic performer in various choral groups from an early age until recently. He loved playing tennis and enjoyed playing golf, despite the frustrations. He also enjoyed bicycle riding and hiking the Colorado Rockies where he vacationed for many summers. In his later years he and his wife, Carolyn developed a passionate interest in ballroom dancing. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation and short service on Monday, December 10th, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, 4735 Tamiami Trail East. Inurnment will be held at a later date. If desired, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 or Celebration Memorial Fund, Naples Lakes Country Club Admin Office, 4784 Inverness Club Drive, Naples, FL 34112.
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