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Schrandt, William

Jan 28, 2024

SCHRANDT, Jr., William C.

William C. Schrandt, Jr., age 97, of Johns Creek, GA, passed away on January 24, 2024. Predeceased by his wife, Rita Quinn Schrandt; and son, William C. Schrandt III. He is survived by his four daughters: Barb Schrandt-Braun and her husband, Kenneth Braun, Mary Beth Cornelius, Claire Melvin and her husband, Robin Melvin, Carolyn Schrandt Davis. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brigid Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Georgia National Cemetery on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM.

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