brand was born on 30 june 1904. during his stay in the united states in 1930 he got engaged with dutch swimmer to de jel (1906-1992). after having had their reception in october 1930, they married on 29 january 1931. brand had a thrift shop at the "jagthuisstraat" in rotterdam. brand died on 20 september 1981 at the age of 77. he is burried in voorburg, together with his wife who died eleven years later in 1992.