Frankie D. Brandt

Frankie Dee Brandt , 85, of Stewardson, IL, passed away at 2:43 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, IL.

Private family services will be held at Howe & Yockey Funeral Home, Strasburg, IL, with Pastor Van Brooks officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Strasburg, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to WJLY Christian Radio Station in Ramsey and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Frankie was born on June 7, 1938, in rural Stewardson, IL, the son of Glen G. and Fern L. (Von Behren) Brandt. He began working for his father both on the farm and on the canned milk route.  Frankie and his father picked up milk from area dairy farmers and trucked it to the Litchfield Dairy daily.   They also had a return delivery route, trucking fresh milk and ice cream to area businesses and residences.   Frankie later trucked for his father when Glen started Brandt Grain in Stewardson.  His trucking career spanned over 50 years.  He married Christine Marie Stremming on June 15, 1957. They owned and operated F. Brandt Grain and farmed in Stewardson for many years.   Frankie had a love for horses that lasted his entire life.  He and his wife Christine enjoyed raising and showing their Appaloosa horses and collecting authentic Indian clothing.  In his youth, Frankie enjoyed playing on the Milnot fast-pitch softball team, which was sponsored by Glen Brandt. He and Christine attended New Hope Church in Effingham, IL.

Frankie is survived by his sons, Frenchie D. Brandt (Lori) of Stewardson, IL and Franklin D. Brandt (Marla) of Strasburg, IL; grandchildren, Jennifer Propst (Jason), Jesse Brandt (Rachel), Natasha Harris (Steffen) and Clayton Brandt (Kelly); great grandchildren, Matthew Propst, Hannah Propst, Tobin Brandt, Taytum Brandt, Liam Harris, Isabella Harris, Dominic Harris, Rylee Brandt and Weston Brandt; and sister, Frances Lee York of Strasburg, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christine on February 24, 2023; and brother-in-law, Derry York.