John “Gus” Brandt passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa FL.  He was born in Owosso, MI June 13, 1968.  Gus held a masters degree in business administration from Michigan State University.  He was the proud owner of Tri-Nett Communications and several small businesses in both Michigan and Florida.  He had a strong belief in the growth of his community being “locally owned, locally operated and putting 100% into the community”. After winning a battle with Lymphoma, Gus and Cassandra moved to Kissimmee FL to start anew.  They announced the wonderful news of a new child to arrive in August 2010, but he unfortunately was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2010.  Gus battled this new cancer twice going into remission the latest in July.  He passed peacefully, surrounded by love with his wife, Cassandra and her family by his side.

Gus leaves his loving wife, Cassandra “Sandy”, daughter Madison Marie Canter of Rittman, OH, sons Paul Michael and Jacob Gustoff Brandt and his daughter he will only watch over from heaven, Samantha Lynn Brandt born on July 20, 2010. 

He is survived by his mother Garnett Brandt, sisters Cindy and Ann, brothers Bill and Dave all of Owosso, MI.  In-laws Michael and Barbara Rasik of Swanton, OH, brother-in-laws SPC. Daniel (Genevieve) Rasik of LA and Christopher Rasik of Swanton, OH.  He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Henry Brandt and grandparents.

Cremation was handled by Osceola Memory Gardens of Kissimmee, FL and a memorial service will be planned at a later date in Ohio.    www.osceolamemgds.com