Richard Lee Brandt

Richard “Dick” L. Brandt, 89, of Bloomington IL, passed away October 22, 2021. He was born October 4, 1932 to John R & Augusta (Williams) Brandt in Armington, Illinois and married the love of his life, Betty L. Dano on December 20, 1953 at Atlanta Christian Church. She precedes him in passing.

Richard is survived by his son: Rod (Julie) Brandt; daughter: Connie (Robert Stephens) Brandt; grandchildren: Kelly (Ben) Spacek, Jessi (Danny Van Note) Allison, Terry (Nicole) Allison; and four great-grandchildren. He is also preceded in death by his parents; his sister Evelyn “Liz” Long and his brother Lyle “Pete” Brandt.

Our Dad grew up in Armington and went to schools there. He served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for 40 years at State Farm, where he met his future wife, as well as made many lifelong friends. He was a member of the First Christian Church, where he was a deacon for a time. He was also a long time member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. Dad enjoyed a full 28 years of retirement. For fifteen of those years, Dad & Mom wintered in Las Vegas, enabling many friends and family to visit and escape from the cold Illinois winters. Dad enjoyed camping, fishing, NASCAR, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends. Dad was a kidney transplant recipient, of which he was very grateful and thankful. Dad, A.K.A. Pawpaw, Great Pawpaw, and GGPaw, was loved by many, and will be greatly missed by all.

A public visitation will be held on Saturday, October 30th, 2021 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m., with a service to follow at East Lawn Funeral Home. Entombment will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens and a luncheon at The Moose Lodge following services.

The family would like to thank everyone at McLean County Nursing Home for the loving care they took of both Richard and Betty.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: First Christian Church; McLean County Nursing Home; or a charity of your choice. Choose to be an organ donor.

Memories and condolences may be left with the family at eastlawnmemorial.com