May 27, 1922 – February 22, 2020
Fred F. Brattain, 97, was born May 27, 1922 and raised in the small town of Carmel. Fred passed away February 22, 2020 “in his own bed in his own home” per his wishes. Promises kept!
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen (Jessup); parents, Otis and Ina; brothers, Arnold and Vernon (Peanut); and sister, Erma Moffitt.
Survivors include daughter, Linda McCord (Paul); son Gary Brattain (Sheila); grandchildren, Brian Streu (Arizona), Tara Frederick (California), Garen Brattain (Indiana), and Bonnie Deady (Virginia); and great-grandchildren, Bronson, Bennett, Gavin, Nola and Leo.
Fred was a proud WWII Navy veteran and served aboard the submarines Sea Poacher, Skipjack, and Artule as a Master Electrician. His 42-year career at Indiana Bell Telephone Company ended as a Manager in Yellow Pages. He was a 73-year life member and Past Commander of Carmel Legion Post 155. He had also been a volunteer on the Carmel Fire Department.
Visitation will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Bussell Family Funerals. A graveside committal will follow in Carmel Cemetery with Blessing by daughter-in-law, Sheila. Military Honors will also be conducted.
Please visit bussellfamilyfunerals.com to read Fred’s complete obituary.
Arrangements entrusted to Bussell Family Funerals, Carmel-Westfield.
Arrangements
Calling: 1 to 3 p.m., March 1
Location: Bussell Family Funerals
Condolences: bussellfamilyfunerals.com