Jerry A. Brandel, age 75, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  Jerry was born February 28, 1945 in Muskegon, the son of Herbert and Ruth (Jacobs) Brandel.  Jerry lived near Hart most of his life.

He was a long-time farmer.  He  raised livestock and was a vegetable farmer most of  his career.  He also was a fruit farmer and Christmas tree farmer years ago.  Jerry enjoyed trips to the casino and loved western movies.

He is survived by his wife, Claudia; his children, Arthur (Lorena) Brandel, Kathy (Garry) Walton and Alan Brandel; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard Brandel, and sister-in-law, Janet Brandel.

It is anticipated that a celebration of life will be held later this summer after the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.