Caroline K. Brandt

CAROLINE K. BRANDT, 95, of Floyds Knobs, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. She was born on January 27, 1920 to Rev. Elko and Bertha Kampmann in Grundy Center, IA. She was a graduate of business school and worked as an administrative assistant in Chicago for a year before returning to Iowa to marry Stanley S. Brandt on August 4, 1943. While he pursued advanced degrees at the University of Iowa, Carol served as administrative assistant to the university’s Dean of Student Affairs. Upon Stanley’s graduation, Carol became a full time homemaker.

Always drawn to creative ventures, Carol’s interests covered everything from painting to paper-making to calligraphy to Japanese flower arranging. She acquired her love of music from her father and played the piano until her passing. From the time of their very first date seeing Blue Barron and his Orchestra, Carol & Stanley shared a lifetime-love of swing & traditional jazz music and spent their retirement years traveling the U.S. to jazz festivals, as well as supporting the local jazz scene in Louisville. Carol was a loyal friend, had a great sense of humor, and always enjoyed trying something new.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Elko & Bertha Kampmann, and by her husband of 70 years, Stanley S. Brandt. Carol is survived by her children, Charlynn Brandt, Pam Brandt, Paul S. Brandt & wife, Chantell; and granddaughters, Britney and Aslyn Brandt.

Visitation will be 2 pm ~ 6 pm Friday and after 10 am Saturday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN. Her Funeral Service will be 12 pm Saturday in the Kraft Charlestown Road Chapel with private burial following in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

Donations in Caroline’s memory can be made to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund at www.curealz.org or to your favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com