Matthew Douglas Brandt's Obituary
Barryton - Matthew Douglas Brandt, 49, of Barryton, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
He was born November 18, 1970, in Honolulu, HI, the son of Douglas and Cherryl (Rulison) Brandt, where his father was stationed while in the service. Matt graduated from Chippewa Hills High School in 1989, and earned state honors as a golfer.
Living most of his life in the area, Matt worked as a builder and carpenter. He was an avid woodcutter, and also liked to hunt, trap, and fish. A kind person who was always smiling, Matt loved his family, especially watching his grandchildren grow.
Left to cherish his memory are his three children, Alli Brandt of Grand Rapids, Bailee and her husband Stephen Szpiech of Scott AFB, IL, and Jake Brandt of Barryton; his grandchildren Blake and Liam Szpiech; his father and step-mother Doug and Bobbi Brandt of Mecosta; his brothers, Ben (Cheryl) Brandt of Big Rapids, Scott Mikula, and Aaron (Serra) Mikula; sister Billi (Jerry) Nyanor; his nephews Noah, James, Austin, and Alexander Brandt, Brady Mikula, Desmond Mikula, and Kwame, Kwabena, and Kingston Nyanor. Matt was preceded in death by his mother Cherryl in 2001.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2019 at the New Hope United Methodist Church in Mecosta, with Pastor Carmen Minarik officiating. Matt's family will greet friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m., and a luncheon will follow services. Memorial contributions in his name may be made for his children. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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