In loving memory of

Sherwin Brandt
February 9, 1945 - April 12, 2017

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ledyard. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, with military honors conducted. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Monday at Oakcrest Funeral Services of Bancroft and will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church.

Sherwin Lee Brandt passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City, IA of complications from a stroke at the age of seventy-two.

Sherwin Lee Brandt was born February 9, 1945, on the family farm north of Ledyard, son of Lawrence and Lurene (Berhow) Brandt. He attended elementary school in Elmore, MN graduating from Ledyard High School in 1963. He served in the United States Army stationed in Germany and in the Reserves until 1971.

July 20, 1968, Sherwin was married to Sandy Engelby at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin, MN. They lived in the Albert Lea area before returning to Ledyard where he ran the family corn shelling business for many years. Sherwin then worked at the Ledyard CoOp, and later independently operated a trucking business. For the last several years, he worked for the town of Ledyard's water department.

Sherwin loved family and especially enjoyed being surrounded by grandchildren. He was a lifelong Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings fan and spent many hours in his flower gardens and doing yard work. He had served as Chief of the volunteer fire department, Commander of the American Legion, was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Brandt of Ledyard; three sons and eleven grandchildren, Shane (Elizabeth) Brandt of Castle Pines, CO and their children, Kaden, Kesley, Kora, Kinnick, Kyrie, Micah and Nephi; Cory (Sarah) Brandt of Chicago, IL and their children Truman and Iris; and Scott (Elis Ortiz) Brandt of Austin, TX and their son Jax; and a granddaughter, Alysha (Ryan) Patterson of Cedar Rapids. Survived by a brother, Harlyn (Judi) Brandt of Omaha, NE; his father-in-law, Vincent Engelby of Albert Lea, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Jodie in infancy; a son, Lee Brandt on October 17, 2016; and a brother, Marlyn Brandt.

Tributes

Bradley Rotterman wrote on Apr 27, 2017:

"Sandy, Shane, Cory & Scott.... My Deepest Condolences To You All. ?? Sending Prayers To All Of You In Your Time Of Bereavement. Sherwin Will Be Greatly Missed... Brad R. Oak Park, IL."

Marlin Lloyd wrote on Apr 14, 2017:

"Our thoughts & prayers reach out to Sandy & the entire Brandt family. Sherwin was a great classmate & a dear friend. We will miss him."

Cindy Fiedler Braam wrote on Apr 14, 2017:

"So sorry for your loss, deepest sympathy to Sandy and family."

Caroline and Neal Hoyt wrote on Apr 14, 2017:

"I have such sweet, wonderful cherished memories of our classmate who was a big part of the "Class of 63" being so close for 50 years!!!! Thoughts and prayers are with Sandy at this sad time. Treasure those golden memories ?????"

Evelyn Nauman wrote on Apr 13, 2017:

"So many memories. Thinking of you Sandy and family as you go thru this. He always had time tof visit when we were there. I am sure he and Darwin will have some catching up to do. Prayers and hugs for all."

Becky Anderson wrote on Apr 13, 2017:

"Sandy and boys, So sorry to hear about Sherwin's passing. Sending hugs and prayers to all. "

Stan n Mary Lowe wrote on Apr 13, 2017:

"Sandy and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Remember the good time when we were in Missouri many years ago, a good time and pleasant memories and those are the things that will bring smiles, laughter and tears, but good times. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time and the days to come. Hugs to all"