William “Bill” Brandenburg, age 67 of Martinsville, IN. passed away January 1, 2018. Bill was born on February 22, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James R. and Ruth E. Brandenburg. He is the father of 6 Children; William Brandenburg, James Brandenburg, William Dalton, Lora Rose Brandenburg-Shaw, Rose Gamble and Christina Brandenburg. Brother to; Joe Brandenburg, Helen Watkins, Jimmy Brandenburg, Terry Brandenburg, Richard Brandenburg, DeeLee Northern, Sam Brandenburg, Cindy Brandenburg, Melody Glover and Bob Brandenburg. Uncle of 14 Nieces and Nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, 4 Siblings, 1 Child, and 1 Niece.
Bill had an incredible aptitude and love of working with his hands. At an early age with what began as his self-titled and acclaimed “shade tree mechanic” grew into a lifetime profession from minor vehicle repairs, building race cars to heavy equipment and diesel repair. If it came apart Bill was able to put it back together making it better and faster than before.
Bill was an avid outdoorsman, his free spirit and love of life led him to camp, hunt, fish, but sitting around a campfire picking his guitar and telling stories was one of his favorite pass times. Bill’s humor and quick wit in his stories of life and times will live on in our hearts forever.
His kind heart and endearing compassion will be missed by all.
Visitation and Memorial will be held; Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd. Indianapolis, IN. Visitation: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Service: 10:00 a.m. Burial immediately following at Floral Park Cemetery, 425 N. Holt Rd. Indianapolis, IN. 46222
sister Helen Watkins says
I love u Brother and will miss u terrible I could always call u when I needed to talk and u could me and we did that many times even just to talk over old times and have a laugh…………………. I remember so the euchre games that would bring such laughs cause u would hide a good card till u got caught,,,,took a while to catch on but we did and I remember just a few months ago we all sat at the dining room it was full and we laughed and I tried to play the piano and the organ u gave me for my birthday and the guitar and Betty played the guitar and the accordion was so much fun always to be remembered………..The day was full of laughs the crazy things we all did,,,,,,,,,,,,I think of u always when Im on the computer went to your house and you had signed me on yahoo as supersis1944 and to this day I still have that e mail and screen name and will always have it…………Thank You brother for that and I know you are now playing your guitar in heaven with the angels………………love you always you will always be in my heart R I P
Sherry Vail says
Prayers for the family. Deepest Sympathy.
Dink and Sherry Vail
Alice A Calton says
My Prayers & thoughts are with you all… I had the change to meet Bill ..He was always a great person to be around …He would make your bad turn into a good day just by saying hello ,,how are ? Keep smiling ,always could make you laugh …God Bless You ..R.I.H.. From Alice Hicks Calton ..Use to be (miller) was married to Jimmy Miller in marshill ..
Marcia Koseck says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you are all keeping each other in each others hearts as i am. I never got the chance to meet Bill but heard a couple stories from chris. He seemed like a great guy. Chris if you need to talk im here. I love you all and will keep you all in my prayers.
Wanda Taylor says
I’m so sad that he’s not here anymore. I miss him so much. We were friends at times more than just friends but because of certain issues we just remained good friends. The whole family always made me feel like family too. I know everyone of them will miss him so much. He would do anything for anyone. Even give the shirt off his back if someone needed it. RIP my friend. We’ll see each other again. The only comfort I can get is that he’s at peace no one can torment him ever again. I miss him and will miss the Brandenburg family.
Lillie Taylor says
Bill will be sadly missed by family and friends. He had a kind heart for all. I know when I lost my husband he still stayed in contact with me, checking to see if I was doing okay. We (my husband and I) was friends with Bill for many many years. His work here on earth was done. God had better things for him to do in heaven. He is up there flying high now. Rest in peace my friend. God has you in his arms now.
Jason Hodshire says
Dear family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. We too living up North in Wisconsin most certainly appreciate his love for the outdoors and a campfire. For usually those that sit around it are the one thing that anyone can truly leave behind, loved friends and family.
For if anyone that has they truly know the love of God, peace be with all that sit around the light and fire of life!
Jason and Elaine Hodshire
Connie Hodshire
Kristin Schwenck says
Oh Maniac! I will miss you dearly! You were so much fun and always had me laughing every time I saw you. I feel so lucky to have met you and consider a friend. Maniac and I shared the same birthday. We would call each other on our birthday and he would sing to me. He was so good at making up songs and also pretty crafty. He showed me some of his work. He really was a blast to be around and I will miss him a lot. I will always think of you on our birthday!!
Former friend says
This man was a nutcase and a stalker. He caused me more grief than I care to explain. I tried to help him years ago but all he wanted to do was guzzle beer.
I’m glad he is at peace now.