Jay Brandt, 92, Cando, ND passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Towner County Medical Center in Cando.. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Cando Assembly of God Church in Cando, with Rev. Michael Rohrer, officiating. Visitation will be at the Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home on Monday from 6:00 pm. to 7:00 pm.  Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F Cemetery in Cando.  Music will be from Mindy Wagenman.

Jay was born to Alfred and Etta (Myers) Brandt on June 19, 1920 in Rock Lake, ND, where he grew up and attended school.  He married Ila Mae Johnson on October 19, 1941 in Cando, ND. They farmed for 53 years in the Cando, ND area and have lived on the current farm for 50 years.  They retired from farming in 1994 but remained living on the farm.  They had two children, Barbara and Roger. He attended the Cando Assembly of God Church for 53 years, was the Adult Sunday School Teacher for 45 years, was the church bookkeeper for 40 years and served several years on the church deacon board.  Jay loved to talk with people and often would be found striking up a conversation.  He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Ila Mae Brandt of 71 years; a son Roger (Sharon) Brandt of Tucson, AZ; son-in-law Rev. Loren Molskness of Albert Lea, MN; three grandsons: Bentley (Shari) Molskness of Minooka, IL, Bradley (Holly) Molskness of Ramsey, MN and Bruce (Kristi) Molskness of Matthews, NC; 5 great grandchildren: Stephanie & Katie Molskness of Minooka, IL, and Norah, Eliah and Jarin Molskness of Matthews, NC; rother Ronnie (Esther) Brandt of Woodenville, WA; sister Lavonne (Harlan) Wagenmann of Cando, ND, and sister-in-law Marian (Robert) Brandt of Richland, WA. Casket bearers are: Roger Rance, Gaylon Sieler, Ross Myers, Larry Brandt, Kim Wagenman and Paul Wagenman.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Etta (Myers) Brandt, a daughter Barbara (Loren) Molskness, and three brothers: Curtis, Durb and Robert Brandt



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Condolences:

Condolences to the entire Brandt family, in the passing of Jay. The Brandt family were friends of my parents. I remember being at Dee's restuarant and they would be in there, and he would always have a kind word for me. He set an excellent example of how ones life should be lived. Gods blessings to the family.

Dianne (Hogenson) Hyndman



Sis. Ila, Roger & Sharon,

What a good long life Bro. Jay had, we know there will be some lonely times without him.  Thank God for the Holy Spirit, our comforter, and our Lord Jesus who cares and helps. We are continuing to pray for you, and all the grandchildren and relatives.  We thank God for such Godly folks.

Paul & Linda Ecker



My parents spent lots of time with Jay and Ila Mae and Jay will be missed by my dad even though he hasn't stayed in contact much since moving to Fargo my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Connie Stevens(Carlson)