Dunlap Calvert “Cal” Brand, 82, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born February 25, 1942 in Seymour, IN, to William Calvert and Betty (Ballard) Brand. They preceded him in death.
Cal was a 1960 graduate of Columbus High School. He then went on to graduate from Hanover College in 1964 and Princeton Theological Seminary in 1968. He earned a doctoral degree in spiritual direction in 1993. Cal spent much of his career as a chaplain and supervisor with the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. He also ministered at a number of churches around the country during his career and until recently served locally as pulpit supply. He was a proud long time member of First Presbyterian Church, Columbus.
Cal loved traveling, golf, gardening, and woodworking. He sang in the church choir and remained very active in correspondence with colleagues and friends all over the world.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Donna M. Brand of Columbus; children, Lisa (Richard) Smith of Brighton, CO, and Christopher Brand of Winston-Salem, NC; siblings, Joan Brand-Watts of Bloomington, John Brand, and Jesse Brand, both of Columbus; and grandchildren, Thomas Smith, Sarah Smith, Josephine Brand, Kylah Smith, and Eliza Brand. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, November, 14 at 10am at First Presbyterian Church, 512 7th St., Columbus, IN 47201, with Rev. Dr. Felipe N. Martinez officiating.
Memorials in Cal’s name may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Foundation, with his name in the “memo” line.
Please leave a fond memory of Cal at www.Hathaway-Myers.com.
