Posted on 09/28/2007 2:33:22 PM PDT by Doc Hunter
Henry (Hank) W. Brandli, Satellite Meteorologist, died Wednesday 9/26/07 (5:04PM) at Wuestoff Hospital due to a long time battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He retired from the USAF as a LT Colonel in 1976 (due to Multiple Sclerosis). Since his retirement he had been a consultant, instructor, and writer for a number of organizations including Harris Corporation, ERT, Swedish Air Force, TAS Lockheed and has written over 400 technical and free lance articles (too many to mention), including USAF’s first book on “Satellite Meteorology”. Hank had a Bachelor's degree cum laude in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and two Master's degrees from MIT in Meteorology and Aeronautics/Astronautics. He was chairman of the Satellite Meteorology Committee of the National Weather Association. Hank was the "Weatherman", during Hurricane season the phone would ring off the hook, even surfers knew to “Ask Hank”. He had a great sense of humor and was always the life of the party. He educated everyone through satellite images. Hank loved golf and all sports and was an accomplished basketball player. He was captain of the team at Boston Latin High School. He will be sorely missed! Hank is survived by wife Eleanor, and previous wife Bernadette, brother Paul and sister Donna. Children include: Elizabeth, Matthew and Pamela, Brian and Catherine and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by oldest son Mark. Calling hours: Sunday 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home 1010 E. Palmetto Ave, Melbourne. In lieu of flowers please donate to local MS Society. Funeral Services are private for family only.
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