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Armington- Robert D. "Bob" Brandt, 80, of Armington passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 3:25 a.m. at Hopedale Medical Complex.

Funeral Services for Bob will be held on Tuesday, August, 7, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Armington Christian Church with Mr. Ed Loyd officiating.

Visitation will be held on Monday evening, August 6, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Armington Christian Church.

Cremation rites will be accorded following his service. Burial will be in Oak View Cemetery in rural Armington on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. Andy Johnson officiating.

Robert Darrell Brandt was born on July 21, 1932 in Eureka, Illinois the son of James and Fairby Brandt. He married Dorlis "Tiny" Rae Edwards on February 23, 1963. She survives.

Also surviving are their children: Rose Marie Talbot of Athens, Reta Ann (Bud) Wilson of Danville, Randy Presswood of McLean. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Brandt (Jessica) Wilson, Natasha (Dave) Kraushaar, Tara Presswood, Kyle (Lil) Wilson, Cassie Talbot. Three great grandchildren: Chuckie, Campbell, and Grady.

His siblings: Tom D. (Jeanie) Brandt, Mary Lou Frietag, Barbara (Jim) Johnson, Eileen Knobloch, Pat (Gary) McDaniel, Rose Ann (Floyd) Bartelmay, Nancy (Ed) Hassebrock, Harry Buck Brandt, Janet Duchanois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: William Brandt, Jack Brandt.

He proudly served in the United States Army.

He retired from R. A. Cullinan and Son of Tremont after 37 years of service. He then worked for the Olympia School District #16 for 13 years.

He was a member of the Armington Christian Church and American Legion Post 913.

Bob was loved by his family and everyone that knew him. He loved playing tricks and teasing his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to the Armington Christian Church or the Armington Fire and Rescue Squad.

Quiram Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta is assisting his family with the funeral arrangements.