John “Jack” Brand, Sr., age 74, passed away on July 9, 2017 at his home in Knoxville, TN surrounded by his family.

Born on August 22, 1942 in Kenosha, he was the son of the late Joseph and Laura Brand. He was educated in Kenosha schools and was a 1961 graduate of Bradford High School.

After high school, he proudly served our country in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty in Vietnam.

On May 25, 1974, he married Rhonda Farrar.

Jack was employed and later a partner with Jay Bee Auto Body in Kenosha. In 1993, he moved to Knoxville, TN.

He was member of the Christian Church.

Jack always remained an avid Packer and Brewer fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved to travel. Jack was a people person and never met a stranger. He will be remembered as having a big heart and was the life of the party.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rhonda; his two sons, John, Jr. (Candice) and Steven (Samantha); and his grandchildren, Carter Jackson and Abby Grace.

Jack is further survived by his brother, Tom (June) Brand; two sisters, Sharon (Tom) Hoppe and Kathy (Roger) Wooten; and many nieces and nephews.

Service Info

A Memorial Service in celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Interment with full military honors took place at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Knox County, TN.