Memorials

Floyd R. Brandenburg, 83, of South Whitley, died at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born September 9, 1925, in Cleveland Township, Whitley County, a son of William and Jennie (Freeman) Brandenburg.  His formative years where spent at Washington Center, Whitley County, and later Larwill.  He attended South Whitley High School.

On November 29, 1943, he was inducted into the U.S. Army where he served in the 264th Medical Battalion in the Pacific Theater during the battle of New Guinea, Northern Solomons and Luzon.  He was honorably discharged February 3, 1946.

On March 7, 1947, he was united in marriage to Doris L. Bishop.  They made there home in South Whitley.

He was employed for 39 years with the former Gripco in South Whitley and spent most of his career as the night superintendent.  After his retirement, he and his wife traveled extensively around the country.

He was a life member and past commander of VFW 2919 South Whitley.  An avid hunter and fisherman, he was also a top trap shooter in Whitley County.

Surviving relatives include his wife of 62 years, Doris; 5 children, Thomas W. Brandenburg, Fort Wayne, Judith A. Hall, Yakima, Washington, Terry L. (Priscilla) Brandenburg, South Whitley, William C. (Elizabeth) Brandenburg, North Manchester and  Jeanna (John) Moore, Pierceton; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and a sister, Joan Willard of Pierceton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Phyllis Bennett.

The funeral service will be at  11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel , South Whitley with Rev. JP Freeman, senior pastor of N. Manchester Congregational Christian Church officiating.  The burial will be in the South Whitley Cemetery with VFW 2919 presenting military honors.  The visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials contributions may be made to Cleveland Township Fire Department.

Online condolences may be directed to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com