Sylvester “Butch” C. Brandt, Jr., 76, Linn Creek, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on April 29, 1950, to the late Sylvester Brandt, Sr. and Theresa (Stumpe) Brandt in Rich Fountain.
He was a 1968 graduate of Fatima High School.
Butch proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam.
He was united in marriage to Jeanette Francis Walsch on Aug. 10, 1973, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Folk. Jeanette preceded him in death on July 8, 2010. Butch was united in marriage again on Sept. 28, 2024, to Sandy Robinson at their home in Linn Creek.
He was employed as a machinist for ABB in Jefferson City until he retired.
Butch was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain.
He enjoyed being outdoors either hunting, fishing, boating, gardening, doing yardwork, traveling, and making crafts. Butch was also a great storyteller and in his earlier years he raised chickens and rabbits. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Butch was preceded in death by first wife of 36 years, Jeanette; parents, Sylvester and Theresa; grandsons, Logan Brandt and Blade Lammers; bonus son, Gregory Gilbert; brother, Randy Brandt; and three infant brothers
He is survived by wife of one and half years, Sandy; children, Brian Brandt of Linn, Eric Brandt and Jessica Lammers and husband Doug, both of Holts Summit and Shaun Brandt and wife Megan of Jefferson City; bonus children, Gina Madrigal and Rebecca Paputsa, both of the State of Illinois; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Eileen Koenigsfeld and husband Leon of Frankenstein, Shirley Morfeld and husband Paul of Westphalia, Debbie Haslag and husband Donnie of Linn and Darlene Fennewald and husband Duane of Westphalia; along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial was held (today)Wednesday, May 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain, with Rev. William D. Debo officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors followed in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Sacred Heart Endowment Fund.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
