James “Jim” Brandt, 74, Frankenstein, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia.
He was born Nov.14, 1950, to the late Francis and Marie (Kremer) Brandt in Frankenstein.
He was a 1969 graduate of Fatima High School.
Jim was united in marriage to Sharon (Hoffman) Veltrop Oct. 5, 1974, in Linn.
Jim was a lifelong farmer who was also employed with Union Pacific Railroad and at different factories in Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by parents, Francis and Marie; stepson, Richard “Rick” Veltrop, Jr.; step-grandson, Coty Veltrop;and brothers, Clifford, Leo, Edward and Donald Brandt.
Jim is survived by wife, Sharon; daughters, Melissa Dudenhoeffer and husband Norbert of Jefferson City and Tina Bischoff of Taos; stepson, Jeff Veltrop and wife Tabitha of Jefferson City;13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Brandt of Hillsboro.
Mass of Christian Burial was held (today) Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Frankenstein, with Fr. Colin Franklin officiating. Interment was in the Garden of Gethsemane Cemetery in Frankenstein.
Memorial contributions suggested to Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
