Dr. John E Brandt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dr. John Emil Brandt III of Tequesta died May 20, 2015 at the age of 71. He was born in Meriden, CT where he attended school before moving to Florida and graduating from Jupiter High School in 1961. In 1967, John graduated with a doctorate of Optometric Sciences from the Illinois College of Optometry before serving the US Military Academy at West Point (1968-70). Dr. Brandt practiced at Tillman/Brandt Optometrists in Lake Park (1970-1988), Visual Health and Surgical Center in Lake Worth (1988-90), and Talley Eye Care in Evansville, Indiana (1990-2013). He also served as Chairman of the Board for the Illinois College of Optometry and helped the college through a difficult season as Interim President. He enjoyed golf, boating, and fishing. He LOVED his family. John was a gift to the local church through his teaching and leadership. He faithfully led as an elder in the PCA. He encouraged and advised countless pastors and church members. He will also be remembered for generously supporting countless ministries including the Founders Conference. He was a member at Sand Harbor Presbyterian Church in Jupiter, FL where he recently served on the pastoral search committee that called their current pastor. Dr. Brandt is survived by his loving wife, Carol Brandt; daughters Jill Howard (Richard) and Cari Vincent (Joshua); grandchildren Benjamin, Johnny, Jack, Brandt, and Catherine; sister Kirsten (Kiki) Dreher, and brother, Carl. A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 23, at 10:00 a.m. at Taylor and Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center St, Jupiter, followed by internment at Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church in America Foundation, Inc, Consult Fund (2652), 1700 North Brown Rd, Ste. 103, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043. Grace and Peace,