George W. Brand, 94, passed away in the Wisconsin Veterans Home, in Union Grove, on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born in Evanston, IL on August 16, 1924, the son of the late William and Alice (nee: Malling) Brand. George served his country with the U.S. Army Air Corps, as a paratrooper during WWII. He enjoyed golf, horse races and Western stories.  He met and married the love of his life, the former Grace Kmiecik. He had his Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. George was founder and owner of GenTech Tool and Die. He was a member of Faithbridge Church and the Kiwanis Club of West Racine.

Surviving are his wife, Grace; their children, daughter, Gail (Victor) Bartik, of Aspen, CO, Gregory (Staci) Brand, of Durango, CO, Garry (Kim) Brand, of Craig, AK, and Geoffrey (Halleh Seyson) Brand, of Washington D.C., four grandchildren, William, Holly, Mady, and Billie; and niece, Donna Gardner, of Billings, MT. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his sisters, Alice and Jean Brand.

Service Details

In keeping with George's wish a private service will be held.