Obituary of David Milbrandt

On April 23, 2019 David Lewis Milbrandt passed away at home at the age of 82 surrounded by his family.

David was born December 5, 1936 in Rochester, MN, youngest son of the late Emma Schwager Milbrandt and Arthur Edward Milbrandt and brother of the late Tenold Paul Milbrandt. He grew up in Winona, MN and attended Drake University and University of Minnesota Law School.

David began his lifelong career in the retail industry in Minneapolis, MN as a buyer for the Dayton Company. He moved to Washington D.C. in 1971 where he became VP and General Merchandise Manager of Garfinckel’s. There he met the love of his life, Marjorie Roberts Milbrandt and they married on August 20, 1976. They raised two daughters, Amy and Jane, and one son, D.R. The family moved to Hilton Head Island in 1987 where he was part of the team that opened Belk at the Shelter Cove Mall.

Loved ones that will miss David until they meet again are wife Marjorie, children Amy Milbrandt Manucy, David Roberts Milbrandt and Jane Milbrandt MacNeille, and grandchildren Ellie Manucy, Emma Manucy, Lexie Milbrandt, Andrew Milbrandt, Tori Milbrandt and Isla MacNeille.

David will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving husband, father and “Popsie,” and a faithful servant of God.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, May 10 at 2 o’clock p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church at 3001 Meeting Street.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in David’s name to All Saints Episcopal Church and Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.