Roger P. Brandt 92, of St. Anna died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday July 3, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan. He was born on September 13, 1932 in Plymouth, son of the late Alvis and Josephine (Steffes) Brandt. Roger attended St. Ann Catholic School and was a 1950 graduate of Kiel High School.

Roger was a proud veteran of the US Army, serving his country from 1953 until 1955. Much of his service time was in Germany where he was a corporal in the infantry, primarily working in artillery.

On April 28, 1956 he was united in marriage to Lillian Turba at St. Ann Catholic Church. Roger was the first employee of Bremer Mfg. in St. Anna. Starting in 1956, he worked as foundry supervisor until he retired after 40 years of dedicated service in 1996. He was a lifelong member of St. Ann Catholic Church where he also was a member of the Catholic Knights. Roger was a 55-year member of the Winnebago East Shore Lions Club and was also a longtime member of the St. Anna Fire Department. He was a founding member of the Roosters Loft group that built their cabin near Long Lake in Forest County. He enjoyed spending time there with family and friends hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Roger enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and the good times that came with his extended group of friends. He also enjoyed wood working, golfing and was an avid Packer and Brewer fan.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years; Lillian, his children; Jeff (Julie) Brandt, Jan (Gary) Wagner, Jim (Amy) Brandt, Julie (Tim) Leon, grandchildren; Kristin (Nate) Redig, Angie (Mike) Tabbert, Jason Brandt, Sarah DuBois, Jackie (Cory) Skjervem, Michael (Jenny) Brandt, Ben Wagner, Nathan (Jenifer) Wagner, Erica (Troy) Meyer, Dan (Ellie) Brandt, Andy (Jahfi) Brandt, Jillian Brandt. He is further survived by 21 great grandchildren, with another one on the way, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son; Jay Brandt, grandson-in-law; Don DuBois, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Leo and Clara Turba, sister; Dorothy (Harold) Roehrig, sisters-in-law; Ethel (Rollie) Thuecks, Virginia (Ernie) Merten, Carol (Dick) Lauer.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm at St. Ann Catholic Church (N188 School St., New Holstein) A time of visitation will take place on Friday at the church from 9:00am until 11:30am when we will have brief family rites before Mass. Burial with military honors will follow in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.

The family would like to thank the New Holstein First Responders and Kiel Ambulance. They would also like to thank Dr. Nora and the Staff at Aurora Sheboygan Hospital, the Hospice Care staff, and Dr. Gustafson and the staff at Vince Lombardi Cancer Center.