Ray Brandt passed away March 8th at Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital after a three year battle with cancer. He was born to Herb and Luella Brandt September 19, 1935 in Scobey. He lived on the family ranch south of Peerless for most of his life. He married Mona Eayrs on June 7, 1967 in Peerless Lutheran Church. They raised two sons, Herb and Shayne.
Ray is survived by his wife Mona and two sons Herb and Shayne (Chanda) Brandt; five siblings, Walt (Cessy) Brandt, Floyd (Bev), Alice (Kent) Drury, Inez (George) Kegel, and Ardith (Larry) Kegel.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Luella, and three sisters, Myrtle (Chet) Nygaard, Bernice (Gene) Meldrum, and Verna, who passed at an early age.
Ray’s love of horses carried through his whole life. He built many buggies, wagons, a stage coach and even a mini wagon for his daughter-in-law. He went on every wagon Train and trail ride he could. He was a livestock leader for the 4-H kids. Ray was a brand inspector for many years. If anyone needed help with livestock he would give them a hand. He will be missed by his family and friends.
The funeral arrangements will be set for later this spring.
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Bitsy merchant says
I am so sorry to hear about Ray. Many good memories. My condolences to my old friends, especially Ardith, Floyd, and Mona.
Rick Wasser says
My prayers go out to all of the family. Ray will be greatly missed. I had lots of fun times team roping and going on wagon trains back in the 70’s with Ray there.
Ronda & Kent Cromwell says
So sorry to hear the loss of Ray. I have many fond memories of Roping Club days & visiting with him when he would stop by the Extension Office. Keeping family in my prayers.
Donna Kay Fladager says
To all of Ray’s family, I am so sorry. I always enjoyed visiting with Ray and he will be missed. Prayers and hugs to all of you. Donna Fladager
Donna Fladager says
I am so sorry to hear about Ray. Visiting with Ray about the wagon train and horses was always so fun for me. My condolences to all of the family. Donna Fladager
Shirley Tillie says
Mona and family,I was so sad to hear of Ray’s passing.It was good to talk to you on the phone this AM.Take care.
Marcia Hawbaker Garcia says
My condolences. So sorry to hear this news. You are in my prayers and God’s blessings on you.
Judy Fossum says
I am sorry to hear about Ray. I liked visiting with him about horses. He was a good man. My condolences to Mona, Herb and Shayne.
Lorna Tripp says
Sending prayers. So sorry for your loss!
Carroll and Darla Ferestad says
Am so sorry to hear of Rays passing. My thoughts and prayers for Mona and family and Rays brothers and sisters. Ray was a great and a very kind man he will be missed by many.
Carroll and Darla Ferestad says
So very sorry to hear of Rays passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you, Mona and family and also with Rays brothers, sisters and families. My thoughts of Ray is what a soft spoken and a gentle family man he was and well liked by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be missed by many.
Carroll and Darla Ferestad says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mona and family and also to Ray’s brothers and sisters and families. Ray was a gentle and caring family man who was well liked by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to his family.
Terry and Chris Traeger says
Always enjoyed talking with him on the Culbertson wagon train. Rest in peace…..
Marke Thoeny says
Ray and i went to school together . we graduated grade 8 together. i know he had siblings but cannot place them , never got back to Peerless, that year we went west/ now over 70 more years. trying to remember from those years. Ray was one month older than me. would be pleasedf to hear from any siblings that rememberr me