Carlin Brandt

Carlin Brandt, age 91, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Glen Oaks Health Campus. He was born March 13, 1924 in Morocco, Indiana a son of the late Edward J. and Letha (Miller) Brandt.

A 1942 graduate of Kentland High School, Carlin also graduated in 1949 from Purdue University. While at Purdue, Carlin was drafted and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired from Eastern Hancock High School following over 40 years as the Ag Teacher, 4-H, and FFA Leader. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #137, New Castle, and the Commemorative Air Force.

Survivors include two sons, Mike (Sandra) Brandt of New Castle and Col. Keith E. (Melinda Kaye) Brandt, MD of Moore, OK; grandchildren, Christa (Paul) Acton of Columbus, IN, Joshua Brandt of Houston, TX, David Brandt of Dayton, OH and Rachel Brandt of Dayton, OH; two great grandchildren, Alex and Mia Brandt; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Brandt in 2014; and a brother, Oris Brandt on December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Reverend Lee Yates officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at the funeral home. Condolences and memories of Carlin may be expressed at www.hinsey-brown.com .