Gary Douglas BRANDT

BRANDT, ISEMINGER, FRANZMEIER, MESSER, WEIR, BARDONER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 1/13/2016 at 16:20:32

July 26, 1942 --- January 11, 2016

Gary D. Brandt, age 73, of Clarion, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. Funeral services for Gary D. Brandt will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Church of Christ in Clarion. Pastor Nancy Hofmeister will officiate. Visitation for Gary D. Brandt will be held from 5 P.M. – 7 P.M. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at the Church of Christ in Clarion.

Gary Douglas, son of Elmer and Carolyn Iseminger Brandt, was born on July 26, 1942 in Fort Dodge. He was raised in Clarion. Gary attended and graduated from Clarion High School in 1960. After graduation, Gary attended Iowa State University for English. Gary was blessed with three sons: TJ, Tyler, and Travis. On September 6, 2008, Gary united into marriage with Kathy Franzmeier.

His favorite thing to do was play the piano. He was a self-taught musician, playing the piano by ear. Gary was a band member of the Red Sneaker Jazz Band in Des Moines and Red Shirt Ramblers. He taught piano lessons for many years. In 2003, Gary came out with a CD, Made It This Far. His musical talents led him into a variety of venues, musical styles, and careers. He enjoyed building mini dollhouses, screen printing, and thrift shopping. Gary spent many hours with his multidenominational group – “The God Squad”.

Gary is survived by his wife Kathy, sons: TJ (Brenda) Brandt, Tyler (Joy) Brandt, Travis (Clara) Brandt, step-daughter Laura (fiancé Adam Messer) Franzmeier, 11 grandchildren: Bryce, Bret, Brock, Derrick, Lathan, Brenda, Harley, Victor, Alex, Salem, Addison, one sister Judy (Jerry) Weir, and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Carolyn and long time friend Luci Bardoner.

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