Mr. Robert (Boone) William Brandl, 72, of Roswell, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, Feb. 5, 2021.
He was born in Allentown, Pa., Nov. 23, 1948, to the late Ernest J. Brandl and Olga Fejes Brandl. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1966 where he was a member of the Grenadier Band. Boone immediately joined the Marine Corps and was proud of his service as a Marine from 1966 to 1970, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
He was assigned to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in 1969 serving 18 months in the former Republic of South Vietnam. Boone served as an Aircraft Ordinance Man flying onboard C-130 Night Illumination Combat Aircraft. Although Boone left the Marines in 1970, the spirit of the Corps never left him. Boone settled in Atlanta.
He graduated from Dekalb Junior College with a computer science degree but building homes was his passion. He joined Hooker Barnes Homes in the mid-70s and in just a few years was division president.
He later opened Atlantic Homes, then Windcrest Homes which he successfully ran for the past 16 years, building more than $15 million in new homes per year.
He was a lifelong firearms collector acquiring a large collection he liked to show off. He spent many happy days with friends boating on Lake Lanier. He enjoyed flying radio controlled model airplanes and riding his motorcycle. Most of all, he enjoyed his time with many friends from Atlanta and beyond.
He is survived by brother, James Brandl (Liz), of Nazareth, Pa.; nephews and nieces, Ian Brandl, Lisa Metzger (Jake), Ross Brandl, Emily Brandl; aunt, Ellie Fejes, of Glen Mills, Pa.; cousins, Gary Fejes (Debbie), of Bluffton, S.C., Sheri Gaal (Steve), of Folcroft, Pa., George Martin and Jane Martin, both of Bath, Pa.
Boone enjoyed his extended family of close friends and the many memories they made together.
Private graveside services will be held Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, GA 30114.
Military honors will be conducted by the United States Marine Corps. Due to COVID-19, face masks and social distancing are required.
The family will receive friends from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Boone’s honor can be made to the Marine Corps University Foundation, P.O. Box 122, Quantico, VA 22134 or online at marinecorpsuniversityfoundation.org.
Condolences can be made at www.bernhardtfh.com.
Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.