Irvin Lawrence Brabant

Irvin Lawrence Brabant, 93, a resident of the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO, formerly of Raytown, MO passed away on October 7, 2016. He was born May 6, 1923, Seattle, WA and grew up in Milwaukee, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents Carrie and John Brabant; his brother and sisters, Edward, Edna, Lillian, Lucille, and Theda; and grandson Christopher Brabant. He is survived by his beloved wife of 70+ years, Mary Stuart Brabant; daughters Marge Button (Daniel), Geri Schmitz (Ralph), Pat Brabant, son Tom Brabant (Susan); grandchildren Genevieve Triebel (Ryan), Adam and Daniel Brabant, Allison Schmitz (fiancé Scott Boyd), Jonathan Schmitz, and great-granddaughter Reese Triebel.

Irv met his bride, Mary, an Army nurse, at O’Reilly General Hospital in Springfield, MO, after being wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. Irv retired from Armco Steel. After retirement, he and Mary were very active in many Veterans organizations, and travelled all over the country supporting Veterans. They acted as Missouri State Commanders for the DAV.

Irv had a multitude of talents and interests, which included woodworking, DJing, jewelry making and a variety of other hobbies. He was devoted to his family and his Green Bay Packers, of which he was a shareholder. The family would like to acknowledge the staff at the Missouri Veterans Home for the exceptional care given to Irv.

Visitation will be 6-8pm, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at McGilley Sheil Chapel. Private family graveside services will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleysheil.com.

Arr: McGilley & Sheil, 11924 E. 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133.