David Allen Brandt was born March 18, 1950, to Edward and Beatrice Brandt and passed away on January 31, 2021, at the age of 70. Dave was the beloved husband of the late Linda Brandt and the loving father of Michael and Brian Brandt.
Dave was an automotive engineer, first with Ford Motor Company then many years at Chrysler Corporation. Later he retired and opened his own business named "Crown Molding Custom Trim." He always enjoyed woodworking and was a master craftsman. Dave was very active in his community and was a co-founder of "Do Unto Others" (DUO) for the special needs community. Additionally, Dave was a founding member of their family owned radio broadcasting company with radio stations in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.
He was also very involved in the Special Olympics Wayne/Westland chapter. Dave will be deeply missed by his family and community.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (25 guests can visit at a time) at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia. A private family funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Harry J Will Funeral Home.
If you are unable to attend the visitation, the funeral service will be live streamed on Harry J Will Funeral Home's Facebook page on Saturday at 10:00 am. Link provided below.
In memory of David, donations can be made to the Special Olympics Michigan. Link provided below.
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