Rolland John Wullbrandt

November 22, 1919 - September 5, 2016

Joe Wullbrandt, 96, of Carpinteria, California passed away peacefully with his wife of 73 years, Emily, at his side on September 5, 2016 at Alexander Court Memory Care Center. Joe's journey began November 22, 1919 in Genoa, Nebraska where he was born to Herbert and Edith Wullbrandt. The family moved to Carpinteria in 1925. Joe attended Carpinteria Schools and Cal Poly prior to enlisting in the Navy where he served in the South Pacific. He proudly served the Country he loved from 1943 to 1945. After serving in World War II, Joe returned to Carpinteria and married Emily Shepard. In 1947, he welcomed into the world, the biggest joy of his life - his daughter Jill. Through his daughter, his legacy and memories transcends 4 generations. Joe's legacy is his family he loved. He is survived and forever remembered by his wife Emily, daughter Jill (Wullbrandt) Englert and her husband Kent, his loving granddaughters Kim and Mandy and their husbands Jim and Lane, and especially his three great grandchildren Ben, Blake and Will. His journey was made without desire for recognition or awards, of which he has had his share. His heart was dedicated to God, country, family and Carpinteria. Joe was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Life Member of Lions, a US Navy veteran, a strong Carpinteria supporter, and one of the initial surfers at Rincon. Joe was blessed in that he loved his work at the Blacksmith and Welding shop, which he purchased in 1947. Every day was like being on vacation he would say. Please join the family as we celebrate Joe's incredible life at 10 a.m. September 13, 2016, at Carpinteria Cemetery, 1501 Cravens Lane. A reception will be held shortly after at the Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Road. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Carpinteria Lions Club, Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara or the Carpinteria High School Boosters.