Donald LeRoy Brandt, 91, of Donahue, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Don was born April 12, 1935, in Davenport, the son of LeRoy William Brandt and Zoa Lenore (Andresen) Brandt. He graduated from Davenport High School in June 1954 and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Don married Janet Kay Cuppy in July 1958. Together, they built their family and life in Davenport, sharing 68 years of marriage. In 1970, he founded The Brandt Company. He was actively involved in many social, community and business organizations, and enjoyed the outdoors, antique toys, Model T automobiles, war and cowboy movies, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was known for his humor as well as his height.
Above all, Don was a devoted husband, father of four, grandfather of three, and great-grandfather of five.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Kay Brandt of Donahue; his four children, William Brian Brandt and his wife, Marcia (Woods) Brandt, of Davenport, Stacy Elizabeth Brandt of DeWitt, Marc Douglas Brandt and his wife, Susan (Simms) Brandt, of Ellijay, Ga., and Douglas Robert Brandt of St. Louis, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy William Brandt and Zoa Lenore (Andresen) Brandt, and his sister, Shirley Anne “Sis” (Les) Strohbehn.
Visitation was held Sunday, Aug. 2, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Runge Mortuary.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 3, at 12 p.m. at The Runge Mortuary & Crematory in Davenport. Burial and military honors took place immediately following at Rock Island National Cemetery on Rock Island Arsenal. Reception was held at Runge Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Don’s name to Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).
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