Robert A. Brilliandt

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Robert A. Brilliandt, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 7:40 p.m. March 21, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Boston, Mass., to Edward and Frances Cohen Brilliandt. He was married to Barbara Ann Downing, who preceded him in death Feb. 14, 1987.
He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a graduate of Northeastern University, Boston, with a bachelor’s degree in business. The former manager of Lincoln Drive In Theater, he was co-owner of Creative Concrete and Plastercraft and owner of Brilliandt Tax Service, both of Warsaw. He was a member of Celebration United Methodist Church of Warsaw, where he served as chairman of the finance committee. In addition, he was a member of the Warsaw American Legion Post #49 and the Warsaw Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his son, David (and spouse Amy) Brilliandt, Middlebury; three stepsons: David (and spouse Valerie) Patterson, Circle City, Ariz.; Jerry (and spouse Kathy) Patterson, Warsaw; and Larry (and spouse Linda) Patterson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; one stepdaughter, Susan (and spouse Clyde) Martin, Lititz, Pa.; companion Carol Reining, Warsaw; three grandchildren nine step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Celebration United Methodist Church of Winona Lake with Pastor Cindy Gackenheimer officiating. Burial is private.
Calling is from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the church.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Memorials to Animal Welfare League Building Fund, 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton, IN 46562.
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

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Robert A. Brilliandt, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 7:40 p.m. March 21, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Boston, Mass., to Edward and Frances Cohen Brilliandt. He was married to Barbara Ann Downing, who preceded him in death Feb. 14, 1987.
He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a graduate of Northeastern University, Boston, with a bachelor’s degree in business. The former manager of Lincoln Drive In Theater, he was co-owner of Creative Concrete and Plastercraft and owner of Brilliandt Tax Service, both of Warsaw. He was a member of Celebration United Methodist Church of Warsaw, where he served as chairman of the finance committee. In addition, he was a member of the Warsaw American Legion Post #49 and the Warsaw Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his son, David (and spouse Amy) Brilliandt, Middlebury; three stepsons: David (and spouse Valerie) Patterson, Circle City, Ariz.; Jerry (and spouse Kathy) Patterson, Warsaw; and Larry (and spouse Linda) Patterson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; one stepdaughter, Susan (and spouse Clyde) Martin, Lititz, Pa.; companion Carol Reining, Warsaw; three grandchildren nine step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 19 step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Celebration United Methodist Church of Winona Lake with Pastor Cindy Gackenheimer officiating. Burial is private.
Calling is from noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the church.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Memorials to Animal Welfare League Building Fund, 3489 E. CR 100S, Pierceton, IN 46562.
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com

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