Irene Gloria Brandt, 89, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on Mon., Dec. 21, 2015 at Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, FL. A native of Queens, NY, she was born on Dec. 25, 1925, the only child to Richard and Irene (Bergonzi) Mutschler. Gloria, as she was known to many, moved to Homosassa, FL in 1985 from Oakland, NJ and was a lifelong homemaker. Mrs. Brandt was an active member of Sugarmill Woods Golf and Country Club in Homosassa where she had enjoyed golf, bridge and tennis. Gloria also enjoyed her daily crossword puzzles and was a former avid square dancer. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY and is survived by her three children: Philip Brandt, Kansas City, KS; Susan Prince (husband Richard) Hewitt, NJ and Alice Lange, Palm Harbor, FL; grandchildren Evan, Audra, Crystal, Hunter, Kathy, Will and Dylan and great grandchildren Daphne, Atticus, Parker, Elijah, Jason, Flynn and yet to be born Audrey, due in February. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Allen W. Brandt, on Dec. 2, 2004. A celebration of Gloria’s life will be held on Mon., Dec. 28, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. from Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, with memorial prayers at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell at 3:00 P.M. www.wilderfuneral.com
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