Marguerite L. "Marge" Brandt

Marguerite Lou “Marge” (Sheely) Brandt, 94, was born May 30, 1930, and departed to her heavenly home, August the 2nd, 2024. She was born to Paul and Helen (Burke) Sheely. Marge had 5 siblings, Lillian (Bill) Phillips, Earlene (Charles) Wells, Paul (Rachel) Sheely, Twyla (Clarence) Fueling, and Richard (Mary) Sheely. They have all preceded her in death. On June 19, 1949, she married the love of her life, Bob Brandt and he preceded her in death on July 21, 2010. Marge gave birth to six children; Linda Brandt (Scott) Pilney, Barbara Brant, Jim (Melanie) Brandt, Bonnie Brandt, Peggy (Ed) Tobin, and David Brandt. In her later years, she adopted in her heart Rose (Bernie) Perry and Everett Lacy. She had a mother's heart and many felt loved by her. Marge had 15 grandchildren; Scott ( who preceded her in death), Mike, Christie, Brandi, Jamie, Treasure, Nathan, Ryan, Charity, Reba, Abbey, Sarah, Megan, David and Micah. She also had many great and four great great grandchildren. Marge was a fantastic artist that loved painting in acrylic and watercolor, which she did until she died. Her love for baking started when she was a little girl, making mud pies and adding bit-off pieces of apple (because they wouldn't give her a knife)and giving them to her little brother, Richard. And just this Wednesday, she said “I don't think I made him eat the pies”. She had a sense of humor and loved to smile. Marge had a streak of adventure, going on a glider and, at 80, she rode a roller coaster. At 86, she was still driving to Tennessee by herself to visit Peg and Ed and their family. She and Bob had been in every state in the United States and several countries. She loved people and people loved her. What she would want anyone to know about her is how much she loved Jesus as her Lord, Savior, Master, and Friend, and that she wants us all to find Him so we can be together forever. She would tell us not to be sad because she is with Jesus and her Bob along with her family and friends that have gone on before her to be with the Lord and she is no longer bound by her 94 year old body. If you knew her, you had a little glimpse of Jesus. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Mary Deringer officiating and special music by the Tobin family. Burial is to follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH. The family will receive friends 4-7p.m., Friday, August 9, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Marguerite L. "Marge" Brandt

May 30, 1930 - August 2, 2024