BRANDT, HOWARD WALTER of Hadley Twp., Michigan; died on March 12, 2022. He was 98.

Howard was born September 30, 1923 in Goodrich, Michigan to the late Henry and Elsie (nee: Broecker) Brandt.  He is survived by one son, Howard (Debi) Brandt, Jr.; one daughter, Vicky (Ken) McClusky; son-in-law, Randy Zdenek; six grandchildren, Randy (Lisa) Brandt, Kristin (Craig) Potestivo, Sean (fiancé Chelsea) Brandt, Luke (Genevieve) Harrison-Zdenek, Kara Zdenek and Kenny (Shannon) McClusky; also survived by 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Also, survived by longtime great friend and neighbor, Clara Switzenberg. Howard was preceded in death by his loving wife Louise L. Brandt: one daughter, Cheryl Zdenek; three brothers Armin “Bud” Brandt, Edwin “Mick” Brandt and Eldon “Bill” Brandt.  Howard attended Goodrich Schools.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army-WWII and a member of the Ortonville VFW.  He worked for Champion Mobile Homes for 25 years and was a lifelong farmer.  He was a former member of the Hadley Lions Club.  Funeral service will be Friday, March 18, 2022 at 12:00 noon at VILLAGE FUNERAL HOME 135 South Street, Ortonville, Michigan.  Pastor Todd Frusti, officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hadley Twp.  Family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 to 12:00 on Friday at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Ortonville VFW or the Hadley Lions Club. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.  To send a condolence to the family please visit www.villagefh.com