Walter Russell "Walt" Brill, Jr.

North Augusta, SC – Memorial Services for Mr. Walter Russell “Walt” Brill, Jr., 96, who entered into rest April 13, 2024, will be conducted Saturday morning, June, 29th, at 10 o’clock at Fairview Presbyterian Church. Dr. Allen M. Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Presbyterian Church Columbarium. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following services. Mr. Brill was born October 7, 1927, to the late Walter Russell Brill, Sr. and Helen Pitman Brill. He was a native of Pitman, NJ, a former resident of Wilmington, DE, Newark, DE, and Hilton Head, SC, having made North Augusta, SC, his home for the past 19 years. Mr. Brill was accepted into Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). After a year or so at MIT, he enlisted in the service and spent 18 months in Korea. He was granted the GI Bill and returned to MIT to finish his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a professional engineer in the State of Delaware and concluded his 41-year career, retiring from E.I. Dupont. Mr. Brill was an avid golfer and a voracious reader, attempting to ever increase his knowledge by reading the entirety of The Wall Street Journal daily. He had a keen mind and intellect. Known as “Mr. Fix It,” he was a true problem solver, who enjoyed working on projects. However, Mr. Brill’s greatest joy in life was his family. He took great interest in and was an active presence in the lives of his children and grandchildren, who affectionately referred to him as “Pop Pop.” Mr. Brill was proud of his entire family and celebrated their individual accomplishments. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosemarie Brill. Surviving family members left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Patricia Kashner (Bill) of New Castle, DE, and Jane Oskin (Bill) of Atlanta, GA; a son, Michael Brill (Cathy) of Aiken, SC; six grandchildren, Katrina Kashner, Zachary Kashner, Mackenzie Peed (Clate), Walker Oskin, Jamie Holmes (Robert), and Lindsey Brill; and a great-granddaughter, Clara James Holmes. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Faithful Followers Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fairview Presbyterian Church, 1101 Carolina Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803) 278-1181.

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Walter Russell "Walt" Brill, Jr.

October 7, 1927 - April 13, 2024