Cody S. Brandt

Cody S. Brandt, 33, of Willshire, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following a medical event that occurred at work on June 15, 2022.

He was born on August 25, 1988 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Steven Edward “Hoss” Brandt who passed away March 21, 2022 and the lateTina L. (Brown) Brandt that passed away September 28, 2010.

Cody was united in marriage to Courtney R. Lloyd on April 28, 2018 in Geneva, Indiana.

He was a member of the Van Wert County Coon Hunters Club.

Cody was a welding table lead for Poseidon Barge in Berne, and he was always #1.  In addition to his skills at welding, Cody operated a custom baling business with his father, Hoss Brandt.

“Hard worker” … that summed up Cody’s life.  In addition to working at Poseidon, he would bale hay for many area farmers.  Among his most loyal customers were area Amish farmers who greatly respected both Cody and Hoss for their honesty in business. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, and uncle.

Cody is survived by his loving wife, Courtney Brandt of Willshire, Ohio; a daughter, Raigan Brandt; two sons, Carter Brandt and Johnathan Brandt all at home; a sister, Stephanee (James) Slaasted of Decatur, Indiana; many nieces and nephews, Sabrina Slaasted, Eva Slaasted, Damien Slaasted, Remington Slaasted, Kacelin Slaasted, Noah Guerra, Gracie Guerra, Hunter Lloyd, Jordon Galloway and Tyeron Galloway.

He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Tom & Dorothy Brandt; maternal grandparents, Robert “Brownie” & Wilma Louise Brown and cousin, Josh Brandt.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with David “Snuffy” Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at Willshire Cemetery in Willshire, Ohio.

Friends and family will be received from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Children’s School Fund (Checks payable to Courtney Brandt).

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.