Melvin (Mel) F. Brandt

Melvin (Mel) F. Brandt, 92, of Baraboo, passed away on November 11, 2018 at the Meadow View Assisted Living Memory Care Center. Melvin was born on August 28, 1926, the son of Irwin and Lydia (Ohland) Brandt in Hillpoint, Wisconsin. He was united in marriage to Delores Muchow at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Loganville, Wisconsin, on May 20, 1948.Melvin was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of VFW Post 2336 and American Legion Post 26. Melvin farmed in the Hillpoint area for a number of years and later moved to Baraboo where he was District Manager for Sears Roebuck and Company, employed by Sauk County as Director of Surplus Commodities for 11 years and Sauk County Treasurer as an elected official for 16 years.He enjoyed his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, fishing at his pond and while vacationing up north, deer hunting, as well as watching the Brewers and Packers games.He is survived by his children, Richard (Donna) Brandt of Osceola, and Thomas (Lori) Brandt of Watertown; son-in-law John Marquardt; eight grandchildren, Kristi (Rob) Heim, Kari (Ben) Thoma and Jenna Marquardt; Trisha Brandt and Tara (Trevor) Sheppard; Nathaniel (Jennifer) Brandt, Andrew (Rachel) Brandt and Whitney (Mitchell) Wiesshoff; 12 great-grandchildren, Lily and Carly Heim; Hunter and Paige Thoma; Amelia, Easton and Tegan Sheppard; Carter and Avalyn Brandt; Beckham and Finley Brandt; and Mila Wiesshoff; sisters-in-law, Estella Muchow, Myrtle Muchow, and Marcella (Arend) Harms; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores; daughter, JoNelle Marquardt; brother, Gerhardt (Verna) Brandt; his parents, infant brother and infant sister, and infant great-grandson Bennett Brandt.Funeral services for Melvin will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Baraboo with Pastor Tim Kuske officiating. Visitation will be held at Redlin Funeral Home on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 4-7 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church until the time of service. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in North Freedom where military rites will be conducted.The family would like to thank Dr. Flygt, Meadow View Memory Center, and Agrace Hospice for their compassionate care for our Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. John's Lutheran Church.The Redlin Funeral Home is Assisting the family with arrangements.