Howard Brandt of McGregor died Monday afternoon, May 20, 2013, at the age of 60. A memorial celebration will be 3:00 P.M. Sunday, May 26, 2013, at Cole Funeral Home Chapel, 1113 West Fifth Street, McGregor with Pastor Walter Klockers officiating. Private inurnment will be in McGregor Cemetery. Howard was born May 26, 1952, in McGregor, Texas, the son of the late Bernhardt Walter and Margaret Pauline (Gerhart) Brandt where he attended school. At an early age, he was baptized and confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church. Howard was a people person who would do anything for any one and enjoyed tinkering with engines and watching NASCAR.Survivors include a brother, Walter Brandt of McGregor; two sisters, Elizabeth Cooper of Upland, California, Marie Perry of Hurst; four nephews and a great niece.For those desiring the family has suggested Zion Lutheran Church, 502 S. Tyler St. McGregor, Texas 76657 for memorial contributions.