Samuel E. Brandt, 79, of West Middlesex, formerly of Bryson City, NC, passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022, in Briarfield Place, Boardman, OH, surrounded by his family.
Samuel was born February 11, 1943, in Sharon, a son of Harry M. and Virginia I. (McCullough) Brandt. After graduating from Sharpsville High School in 1961, he attended General Motors Institute, Flint, MI, where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
He retired in 1998 from the former General Motors Plant, Lordstown, OH, where he worked as a Packaging Engineer for 33 years.
Samuel was a member of Bryson City United Methodist Church, Bryson City, NC, where he served as a Lay Servant and was part of the church men’s group.
He was a member of the Glory Strings musical group. Sam’s heart belonged to his church. and this is where you would find him most days.
He enjoyed working with his hands, especially wood working, home remodeling, and making stained glass. Samuel was also a fan of NASCAR and taking his family camping.
On December 12, 1964, he married the former Lucille “Penny” Brancato, and she preceded him in death on January 17, 2018.
Samuel is survived by a daughter, Jenifer (Dave) Titus, West Middlesex; a son, Stephen (Ann) Brandt, Canfield, OH; two sisters, Judy Ann Brandt, and Mary Louise Manis, both of Sharpsville; and five grandchildren, Michael Gladysz, Morgan Titus, and Jack and Casey Gladysz.
In addition to his wife, Samuel was preceded in death by his parents.
Sam had a heart for providing community wells in Haiti through River Of Life.
Memorial contributions can be made in Samuel’s name to the River of Life Organization, P.O. Box 817, Bryson City, NC, 28713.
The time of Sam’s memorial service will be Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 1pm in the Bryson City United Methodist Church, 76 Main St., Bryson City, NC.
Visitation and snacks will follow the service in the fellowship hall.
The service will be livestreamed on the Bryson City UMC Facebook page or YouTube channel.
Rev. Wayner Dickert, officiating.