Robert "Bob" Brandt

Robert (Bob) G. Brandt passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.  He was born May 15, 1952, in St. Joseph, the son of Jean (George) and Robert Brandt.Bob graduated from Central High School in 1970, Kansas State University in 1975, where he was an offensive lineman for their football team and NWMSU in 2000, with a Master's Degree in Health and P.E.He was united in marriage to Cathy Rich in 1972. They welcomed two children to the family, Robert Kelly and Valerie Elizabeth.They shared 53 years of marriage as a family.Bob was a Chevrolet sales manager for 15 years. He taught at East Buchanan High School and coached football, basketball, and track.  After retirement he was a substitute teacher for SJSD, Mid-Buchanan, and Riverside Schools. He worked part-time at Home Depot.Bob's greatest love was for his children and grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.Bob is survived by his wife Cathy; son, Kelly Brandt (Jenny); daughter, Valerie Brandt; brother, Charles Brandt (Angie Schwab); sister, Susan Brandt (Mary Stephenson); grandchildren: Rhett, Hank, and Georgia Brandt; Lindsey and Trayton Hooper; Jacob Butts.He was a proud member of the Kansas State University Golden Cats Club, Eagles Lodge, Moila. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 15th, with a visitation at 1:30 pm and service to follow at 3:00 pm at Community of Christ Abundant Life Center 5130 Faraon; St. Joseph, MO. Private family interment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri. This will be a Kansas State themed celebration, so please wear purple to honor his love for Kansas State.Memorial donations are suggested to be directed to Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel for the family choose a memorial designation at a later date.