Douglas H. Brandt

 Douglas H. Brandt
September 20, 1946 - June 25, 2022

Douglas H. Brandt, 75, Michiana Shores, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm in his home surrounded by his loving family.

The family has requested private cremation services.  Arrangements are being handled by the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana.

He was born September 20, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Norman and Georgene (Christman) Brandt. On September 19, 1982 in Michigan City, Indiana he married Sherry Derr who survives in Michiana Shores, Indiana. Also surviving are a brother, Donald Brandt of Wheaton, Illinois and; Erik Bernethy, who was like a son to Doug along with Erik's sons Weston and Eli Bernethy.

Doug managed the former Tuholski Feed Store located on Chicago St., Michigan City, Indiana owned by Bortz Farm Store of La Porte, Indiana.  In 1983 Doug and his wife Sherry purchased the business and in 1990 relocated the business to it's present location 309 W. Michigan Blvd along with changing the name to Brandt's Old Fashion Feed Pet & Wildlife Emporium.  In 1997 Erik Bernethy joined the business as a stock person and in 2000 became operations manager.  Doug, Sherry and Erik have grown their business & client base and have become a staple in the community, meeting the needs of pets and wildlife for over 39 years.  In 2012 Doug & Sherry retired and turned the business over to Erik.  Erik has followed the company’s goal developed by Doug, which is to "Consistently provide our valued customers with the products and services they want and need, for less money, more courteously and more knowledgeably than anyone else".  Doug was a very hard working and dedicated business man who always looked out for his employees.  Doug was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran having served in the Viet Nam war.  He enjoyed golfing, gardening, his pets and feeding the birds and wildlife were also a huge part of his life.

Contributions may be made to Michiana Humane Society 722 Indiana Highway 212 Michigan City, IN 46360.

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