Steven "Hoss" Edward Brandt

Steven “Hoss” Edward Brandt , 64, of Willshire, Ohio, passed away on March 21, 2022, at Vancrest Health Center Care Center in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born August 3, 1957 in Decatur, Indiana to the late Thomas E. Brandt and the late Dorothy J. (Rupert) Brandt.  He was united in marriage to Tina L. Brown on December of 1988. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2010.

Hoss was employed by Thunderbird Products Corp in Decatur where he was a lead supervisor for installation of the engines into each boat.  He was also a lifelong farmer and provided custom baling services for many area farmers for many years.  Among his most loyal customers were Amish farmers in the area and they greatly respected him for his honesty.

Hoss was known as the best friend anyone could have.  If he was your friend, there would be no better friend.  He would help or provide assistance to anyone in need.  Honesty, integrity, caring, hard-working, and loyal were words that would describe characteristics that served as his measuring stick toward others.  He was the best “PawPaw” that any grandchild could have.  Hoss was a fan of anything Ohio State…and had the voice to back it up.  He often got too excited and would wake up others in the house with his “commentary”.

Survivors include his son, Cody (Courtney) Brandt of Willshire, Ohio; daughter, Stephanee (James) Slaasted of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Susan (Jim) Sexson of Tucson, Arizona; sister, Sandy (Ted) Bollenbacher of Rockford, Ohio; brother, Larry (Jackie) Brandt of Willshire, Ohio; sister, Lisa (Monte) Everett of Decatur, Indiana, eight grandchildren, Raigan Brandt, Carter Brandt, Johnathon Brandt, Sabrina Slaasted, Eva Slaasted, Damien Slaasted, Remington Slaasted, and Kacelin Slaasted; and one great grandson, Rhett Slaasted.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David Brandt in infancy; nephew, Joshua Brandt; and Tina’s parents, Robert “Brownie” and Wilma Louise Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022, at Praise Point Church in Willshire, Ohio with Pastor Brad Kittle officiating.  Interment will follow in the Willshire Cemetery in Willshire, Ohio.

Friends and family will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services Friday at Praise Point Church in Willshire, Ohio.

Preferred memorials can be made to the grandchildren’s Education Trust (checks payable to Cody Brandt).

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