Thane Gerard Brandt, 43, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena of complications of a glioblastoma.
Thane was born July 25, 1971, in Conrad, MT to Gary and Susan (Habets) Brandt. He attended school in Shelby until his Senior Year when his family relocated to Cascade. After High School, Thane attended and graduated from Radiology School at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls.
In 1994 Thane married Kathy Olszewski in Great Falls. They found their home in Helena where Thane worked at St. Peter’s Hospital and Kathy pursued her career in teaching. They soon found their home overflowing with love when they were blessed with 3 wonderful boys – Zachary (16), Connor (13) and Ryan (10). Thane loved being able to pass on his love of hunting, fishing and sports to his boys. On Saturdays during the football season he could most likely be found watching the Michigan Wolverines and yelling at the television.
Thane is survived by his wife Kathy, sons Zachary, Connor and Ryan, mother Sue Brandt, sister Amber Brandt, brother Shale Brandt, maternal grandfather Leo Habets and a large group of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Matthew, Father Gary Brandt, Paternal Grandparents Glenn & Olive Brandt, Maternal Grandmother Sally Habets and Niece Gianna Bliss.
Visitation will be held 10 am to 3 pm on Friday, March 6, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana, Helena. A vigil will be held at 5 pm at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1502 Shirley Road. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 am Saturday, March 7 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. A reception will immediately follow in the social center of the church. Burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Great Falls on March 14 at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up for Thane’s boys at Helena Community Credit Union. Please make any checks payable to Kathy Brandt and mail to Helena Community Credit Union, PO Box 159, Helena, MT 59624.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves a memory no one can steal”
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Wynde Cheek says
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lora, Jeff & Aiden Cowee says
Praying for you all. We will miss seeing Thane at all the soccer games and we will have a piece missing from our soccer family. May God continue to give you strength, comfort & peace.
Erika olsen says
God bless. We love you Thane.
Shellie Creveling says
Many people cross our paths everyday but few become more than a passing moment. I am so lucky that that the entire Brandt family has become an important part of my life. I am praying for peace, wisdom, comfort, and strength for you guys.
Judy (Harris)Baker says
I knew Thane from working at the hospital. I never saw him without that bright radiant smile he flashed so willingly at everyone . He was one of those people you were instantly drawn to. I am so very very sorry to hear of his passing. He was an amazing person and will be missed by so many whose lives he touched. Praying for his family to find peace amidst this storm.
Jodie Campbell says
The strength Thane has shown through this entire ordeal is remarkable. But even more so, the faith in God that this family has will sustain them knowing that will indeed, see Thane again. Praying that you sense God’s loving arms wrapped tightly around you!
Pam Remsen Schelfhout says
Thane, you fought so hard. May you finally rest in peace. May your loved ones greet you
in heaven. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I didn’t get the chance to know you as I know Kathy, but what I do know is you were a remarkable husband, dad, brother and friend. You will be missed. I will do what I can to help be there for Kathy and your boys even though am not as close as I wish. RIP Thane!
Shawna Strause (Lane) says
My thoughts and love are with you all during this painful time.
Lillian Tovey says
I didn’t know Thane, but had the joy of making a basket for his benefit. God Bless his family and friends.
Sandy Gravenor says
Prayers and hugs from Texas for Kathy and boys. May you find peace in the coming days.
Lisa & Mike Schneiderhan says
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you! Love & Hugs to all!
Sara and Justin Murgel says
I wish I could say something to make the pain in your heart go always. Please know I am thinking and praying for your family. Love, Justin and Sara
Michele Fliginger says
My thoughts and prayers to this family. Amber I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.
Ray & Carol Benedetti says
Rest in peace, dear Thane. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob and Barb Passow says
Sorry to hear of Thane’s passing. Didn’t know the young gentleman, but knew the family since the 1970 in Shelby. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pamela Grosenick says
God’s Peace and Comfort to each of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Benefis Radiology Secty.
Brandy Spangler says
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Thane. I worked with him at the hospital, 10 years ago. He was very kind to me always. And through the years, he would always stop and say hi to me. He would never hesitate to take the extra time and provide TLC towards myself and family members, during the times we needed him as a tech. I will miss running into him & hearing how his beautiful family is doing. My heart is with his wife and children, and all those lives he touched.
Stef, Chad, Riley and Makayla Lawrence says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patrice (Seubert) Larson says
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Brandt Family. I have not seen Thane since you guys left Shelby, but my heart broke when I saw the paper today. Amber, Shale and Sue I am thinking of all of you and also his wife and boys.
Laura Milos says
With greatest sympathy and prayers to all of the Brandt family.
Eve Erickson Jacobson says
I taught Thane in Shelby during his middle school years. Always a really smart kid and funny! When I saw the photo of him, I noticed that his eyes had not changed at all – still that blue, and still with that twinkle! Sue – I am so very sorry for your loss. If he was anything as an adult like he was as a middle schooler (and I’ll bet he was), the world has lost a good person. My prayers go out to all of you…
Buffington family says
We are praying for your courage and comfort as God wraps Thane in His heavenly embrace.
Sami Butler & Murray Strong says
Kathy and boys,
Thank you for sharing the journey with us. We have been blessed by your lives. Praying for comfort, strength and joy in the midst of pain. We love you!
Kimberley & Russell Ring says
We are so deeply sorry to hear about Thane. We worked with him at the hospital and girls went to Pete’s Place together with the boys. He was very kind and through the years, he would always stop and say hi to me. He was wonderful to us during the times we had him as a tech. My heart is heavy for his wife and children, and all those lives he touched. Love and Prayers to you all!
Greg Hjartarson says
We are deeply saddened about Thane’s passing. His family will continue to be in our prayers.
Dennis Clemenson says
RSNA Thane’s family,
So sorry for your loss, You are in our prayers. I remember seeing Thane at RSNA in Chicago with his co workers and he was so full of fun. His co workers called him “Thane the brain” because of his intelligence,
With deepest sympathy,
Dennis Clemenson aka clem
BIll McElliott says
MY PRAYERS TO Sue Amber and Shale. I know Than will be missed by many,many people he knew throughout his life.
Mary (Leonard) Gonzalez says
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in Peace Thane
Ashby Jones says
Thane was a wonderful person. We worked together at St.Pete’s several years ago. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Krista, Scott, Savannah, Joey and Tucker says
Amber, Sue, Shale, Kathy, Zach, Connor and Ryan, I am so saddened by the loss of Thane. Life is so unfair and may there be comfort for you all knowing that he is sitting along side Gary and Matthew in a place more beautiful than words where there is no pain and no sadness. Love, Hugs and Prayers to you all.
Rusty Harwood and Family says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Brandt Family; Thane was one of my best friends, and I have so many fond memories of him and Shelby, MT. He will surely be missed. Rest in Peace Friend.
Stephanie Schmalzried says
I work with Lori Nelson & would like to say that my heart & prayers go out to your family. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Time heals broken hearts; but the love & beautiful times spent together will remain in your hearts always, let these times bring you smiles of comfort knowing that your family was blessed with the time spent together. I bless and send your family with lots of Angels hugs throughout this journey. 🙂
Lisa White says
Kathy, Zachary, Connor and Ryan, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss.
Thane was awesome to work with. Before he was diagnosed with the cancer, we would periodically work together. I worked as a Patient Care Coordinator (Shift Supervisor) at the hospital. I would often call him in on the weekends when he was on call. Sorry.
But he was very caring, conscientious, happy, compassionate, and awesome to work with.
I know that this has been a long battle…for all for you. I am so, so sorry. You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. <3
Amber Bade says
I went to High School with Thane and had the occasion to see him at St.Petes. Little did i know that the night Thane had to be taken to the hospital i also had the pleasure of waiting on your 2 younger boys and their grandma. As grandma and the boys explained to me what was taking place and why they were there eating it just broke my heart, much to my suprise today i find it was Thane and now my heart breaks for you and the boys. I am so very sorry for your huge loss Thane was a very nice man and you have beautiful boys. My prayers are with you!!