Harlan "Sonny" Brand, Jr. 77, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center. Harlan was a graduate of Bosse High School, served in the Marine Corps, and was a member of the VFW in Owensboro, KY. Harlan owned and operated Brand Realty and was President of the Evansville Realtor's Association. He also owned and operated Brands Wayside Furniture in Owensboro, KY, and in Boonville, IN. He is survived by sons, Rick Brand and Mark Brand, both of Evansville, IN; daughter, Brenda Brand, of Washington, IN; 7 grandchildren, Ian Brand, Emily Brand, Logan Brand, Ashley Brand, Kieresten Brand, Kayla Brand and Kelsey Brand; brother, Ron Brand, of Evansville, IN; sisters, Beverly Atherton, of Fenton, MO; and Sandy Morell, of Evansville, IN. Harlan was predeceased by his wife, Betty A., in 2002; and his parents, Harlan, Sr., and Emeline Brand. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ziemer Funeral Home, East Chapel, 800 S. Hebron Avenue, Evansville, IN. Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Ziemer East Chapel. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the VNA Charlier's Hospice Center, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47713. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.