Frederic S Brandenburger

Frederic S. Brandenburger, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Monday, Sept. 17.2012. He was born in Indianapolis on March 14, 1933, to Russell E and Gladys (Hoene) Brandenburger. Fred grew up in Shelbyville, graduating from Shelbyville High School in 1951. He then entered the Air Force and was stationed in Germany from 1952-1956. Using the G.I. Bill, Fred began his college education, attending John Heron Art Institute, and graduating from I.U. Bloomington with a BA in Art Education. He later completed his Masters Degree at l.U. Bloomington, focusing on jewelry and metalsmithing. Fred, known as "Mr. B" by his many students, taught art at the middle school level, first in Shelbyville, then at Dyer Middle School in Bloomington, focusing primarily on three-dimensional work. On many spring afternoons, the kites his students created could be seen flying from the hill outside Dyer, now named Tri-North Middle School. Fred then began teaching at the high school level, first at Bloomington High School South, later moving to Bloomington High School North. Many of his students won art awards at the state and national level, with a few continuing their own successful careers in art. In addition to his teaching, Fred also created many pieces of gold and silver jewelry for family members and friends, always focusing on a design for each individual. After retiring from teaching, he purchased the Glass Cutters, a stained glass shop, located on South Walnut St. His work can be seen in many of the homes and churches in the area. Fred is survived by his wife, Nancy, to whom he has been married for 54 years and their three daughters: Amy Edmonson, Port Orange, FL, Amanda (Jon) Patrick, and Jessica (Hal) Willis, of Bloomington. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Kassondra (Ric) Price, Heather Edmonson, Dru Patrick, Connor Patrick, Hannah Willis and Anthony (AJ.) Willis. Also surviving are his brother, Russ (Natalie) Brandenburger, Jr. of Shelbyville, IN and his sister, Patricia (Frank) Green, of Allison Park, PA. as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family wishes to thank the employees at Garden Villa, the staff at Bloomington Hospital, and the very kind members of the Hospice team . In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Fred's memory to the Monroe County Community Schools Foundation, the Bloomington Hospital Foundation, or Bloomington Hospital Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 1, 2012 at the United Presbyterian Church, 1701 E. Second St., in Bloomington with Rev. David Bremmer officiating. Burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. the day of the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org. Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37 in Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.

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Frederic S Brandenburger

March 14, 1933 - September 17, 2012