ent. 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.