BRAND: Peacefully, surround by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Hospice, Exeter, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Johannes “Hans” Brand of Exeter, formerly of Stephen Township, age 88. Beloved husband of Nancy (Bertelink) Brand. Loved father & father-in-law of Mark & Brenda Brand, Jeff & Audrey Brand, Lori & Daryl Selves and Allan & Heidi Brand. Cherished grandpa of 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Loved brother & brother-in-law of Jim & Teresa Brand, Adriaan Brand, Tinie Brand, Martin Fischer, Hermien Jans, Dick & Josie Bertelink and John & Rennie Bertelink. Predeceased by Bob Brand, Henk Brand (Betty), Corrie Fischer, Simon Brand (Rennie), Bert Brand (Renie) and Hank Jans. Hans worked at Middlesex Creamery and was a graduate of the University of Guelph (1959) as a Butter-maker. He traveled around Southern Ontario repairing Butter-maker machines and continued his farming on Parr Line north of Crediton. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffmans & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation on Monday, May 5, 2025 from 10 am to 11:30 am, followed by the Funeral Service at the Funeral Home at 12 noon. Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Memorial Donations ( payable direct) to Jessica’s House, Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
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Mark Heimrich
Nancy & Family;
Our sincere condolences in your loss of Hans. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
RON & PAM BRAND
Ron, Pam and Family would like to extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Uncle Hans. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Nancy and Family,
Our sincere condolences on Hans passing. May memories of happy times together bring comfort to you in the days ahead.
Lu Keelan
Nancy and Family, my sincere condolences to you all on Hans passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lu Keelan (Guardian Driver)
Irene Zwart
Nancy and family
My sincere condolences on the loss of Hans
Cathy & Bill Dinney
Dear Nancy & family, Our sincere sympathies on the loss of Hans. May you find comfort from friends and family and peace of mind in the days ahead. Cathy & Bill Dinney
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Brand Family.
Kurtis Finkbeiner
Nancy Allan Mark Jeff Lori I’m sorry for your loss of Hans thinking of you
Jim McKeen
Nancy Brand and Family:
Sending my sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.Hans supported our family at Medway Creamery, Ilderton, Ontario throughout years gone by. He was a good man and a very skilled butter maker and dairyman. Cherish your memories and may God’s blessings sustain you and your family now and forever more.
Wayne DeLuca
Nancy and family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Hans. Cherish all your special moments !
Wayne DeLuca
Kathy Gielen
Nancy and Family. Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family
John & Kathy
Joan Cleave
Nancy and Family
Sending my sincere condolences to you
on the loss of Hans. He is in a better place
and no longer suffering. Your memories
will keep him close forever.
Hugs
Joan Cleave
George and Sue Wilson
Nancy and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn VIncent
Nancy and family
sincere sympathy in your great loss. praying the good memories help bring peace and comfort.
Love & Prayers
Kathy Kirk
Sorry for your loss.. Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
Julia Martene
Jeff & Audrey, Mark & Brenda & families
Our sincerest condolences in your loss.
Earl & Julia Martene
George and Nancy Finch and family
Our sincere condolences to the entire Brand family. Hans was easy to talk to and a great friend to everyone.