Clair Brandenburg, 71 of Antwerp passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his residence.
Clair was born in Jackson, MI on June 9, 1942 a son of the late Leota (Miller) and Vadis Brandenburg.
He was a machinist at Dan Weatherhead and BF Goodrich; a member of the Northern Indiana Bluegrass Assn & Antwerp Community Church. He was also the original bass player for the first rock & roll band in Antwerp, The Villa Corsairs.
On April 13, 1962 he married Carol Griggs.
Clair will be sadly missed by his wife, Carol; 7 children, Robert (Donita), Jenny & Scott all of Antwerp, Darrell (Brenda) of Auburn, IN, Carol (Gary) Eitniear of Defiance, Lisa (Kent) Adkins & Pam (Ray) Heck both of Payne; brother, Linton Gene (Donna) Prieskorn of Ann Arbor, MI; 13 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Daisy Stout.
Viewing is Sunday, 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp.
His graveside service is at Maumee Cemetery, CR 43, Antwerp, at 11 am on Monday, August 26th.
Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com