Thomas F. Brandt Jr. ’53

Tom died Aug. 13, 2025, in Madison, Ohio.

He came to Princeton after graduating from J.R. Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio. He majored in electrical engineering and was a member of Tower Club. He was also active in Theatre Intime, working as general electrician and technical director.

Going to work for General Electric in the Philadelphia area, Tom became involved in the design and development of electrical gadgets hardly anyone knew existed until energy became a national concern. Later, he moved to the Chicago area and then to Edina, Minn., still designing electrical gadgets and serving as director of electrical products technology for Onan Corp. In retirement, he moved to San Jose and became senior warden of his Episcopal Church.

Predeceased by his wife, Claire, Tom is survived by their four children and two grandchildren.