Louis Brandt

On March 16, 2007, Louis "Al" Brandt passed away at Baltimore Washington Medical Center. Devoted husband of 47 years to Marilyn A. Brandt (nee Share); Beloved father of Barry L. Brandt and his wife Shari; Loving brother of Doris Stephens, Wilbur L. Brandt, Jeremiah M. Brandt Jr. and the late Adam S. Brandt; Cherished grandfather of Matthew Nolan Brandt. Al has lived in Hanover for 38 years and prior to that, was a resident of Glen Burnie. He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and received the Occupation Medal (Germany). After his honorable discharge, Al was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves for many years. Al worked as an equipment operator for Bureau Construction. He then became part owner of Brandt Brothers Shell Station in Ferndale. He was the Truck Manager for Gladding Chevrolet, winning an award for the most truck sales on the East coast. Al then helped establish a Rolls Royce Dealership and later became a dealer for Lee Oldsmobile. He started Brandt Travel selling trailers and RV's. He later worked as a postal clerk for the U.S. Government where he would eventually retire from. Al also drove coach buses part-time as well. He was a member, and five time President, of the Kiwanis Club for 52 years with perfect attendance! He was a member of the Anne Arundel Alarmers Association, which he founded in 1958. Al also was the founding member of the Anne Arundel County 100 Club. He was also responsible for having the "Glen Burnie Gateway Arch" built. He was also inducted into the Anne Arundel County Volunteer Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. During his retirement, Al volunteered with Friends of Arundel Seniors for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, country music and spending time at home. Al has touched many lives and will be sorely missed.