Donal Eugene Brandt

Donal Eugene Brandt, 83, was born October 9, 1932 in St. Charles, Iowa, the son of Laura (Smith) and Walter Brandt. He passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

After graduation from high school, Donal proudly served his country as a Sergeant during the Korean War. He started his career at Sutherland Lumber Company in Des Moines. Donal then went to work at Consumers Supply Company, which he eventually owned. At retirement, he worked for the Pennzoil Company. After retiring from the Pennzoil Company, he worked for Willis Auto Campus for 16 years.

Donal is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Patricia Brandt; children, David (Nancy) Brandt of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mary Brandt-Schaefer of Johnston, Bob (Cindy) Brandt of Urbandale and Sue Brandt of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Michael (Sara) Brandt, Sarah (Matt) DuMont, Max Schaefer, Amara Darboh and Ryan Rittman; great-grandchildren, Claire DuMont, Evan DuMont, Caitlin Brandt and Melanie Brandt; sister, Nadene WeMott of McKinney, Texas; many nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and many special friends, and his faithful companion, Polly. Donal was preceded in death by his parents, Laura Black and Walter Brandt.

The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the funeral home with burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Charles, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the ALS Association of Iowa or the Central Iowa Veterans Administration Hospital in loving memory of Donal. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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