John Garry Brand

John Garry Brand, 67, of Florissant, Missouri passed away peacefully at home. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 7, 1952 to Jack and Jeanne Brand. He graduated from DeKalb High School in 1970 and attended Meramec Community College in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduating, Garry moved and resided in Florissant, Missouri. He worked for Construction Supply for many years in St. Louis and later went on to work for Team Quality Services for 16 years at the GM plant in Wentzville, Missouri, from 2002 until he retired in 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Jack and Jeanne Brand. Surviving Garry are his daughter, Samantha Radtke (Matt) of St. Louis, and their children Killian, Chase and Leighton; his brother, Jackie Brand (Marla Kretz) of Fort Wayne; sister, Nancy Bassett (Craig) of Auburn; and niece and nephew, Carly and Jack Bassett of Auburn. Also surviving are Uncle Joe and Aunt Pat Beile of St. Louis, cousins, Milton Joseph (Joey) Beile and Family of St. Louis and Jamie Beile and Family of St. Louis; his beloved cats KitKat and Kody, and numerous Brand cousins in Auburn, Waterloo and St. Louis. Garry loved coming home for the ACD Festival and the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair. He enjoyed music and concerts, indulging quality time at the casino, and traveling on vacation with his friends. He was an avid fan and so beloved the St. Louis Cardinals and the 2019 Stanley Cup Winners, St Louis Blues. He also enjoyed Lake James and being at the campground with his brother and friends. Services will be 11 AM , Tuesday December 17, 2019 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN with burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Calling is Monday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials can be given in Garry’s name to the DeKalb County Humane Society. To leave a condolence go to www.fellerandclark.com.