Keith E. Brandt

Keith E. Brandt II, age 73, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away May 25, 2025, at Westview Health Care Center.   

Keith was born as the first of five children on July 21, 1951, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Keith and Marie Brandt. He lived in Sheridan most of his life except for a brief stint when the family moved to Rapid City, SD in the fall of 1961 and then later moved back to Sheridan in 1966. He attended Sheridan High School, graduating in 1969; Sheridan College graduating in 1971 with an Associate of Arts; and the University of Wyoming graduating in 1973 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Broadcasting.  

In the fall of 1991 on October 19^th, he married his wife Patty Brandt where he would gain a daughter in Sara Davis. Then in the summer of 1992 on August 8^th, Samuel Keith Brandt, his son, was born.  

He worked at the Sheridan Bird Farm, retiring as the Bird Farm Supervisor in July 2013 after nearly 4 decades of service to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.  Keith also worked at the Sheridan County Airport and Demchok Electric. Where he would make many lifelong friends.  

He was involved in many things in the community. While attending college in Laramie, he worked at the University of Wyoming Radio Station (KUWR) where he was a DJ and announced sporting events over the radio. After college, he also provided color commentary with Tim Ray during Sheridan Bronc games.  

Keith was a part of Sheridan Bronc Football chain gang for 45 years. He was a part of Sheridan Quarterback Club; Big Horn football chain gang; Coached Little Guy Football with the Sheridan Rec District and umpired softball games. He was inducted into the Sheridan College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009 as a part of the Baseline Mafia. He was a part of the Sheridan vs. Montana All Star Basketball game.  He was a part of Webb Wright baseball; Sheridan American Legion baseball board, where he would be a part of state and regional tournaments.  He was the catch pen gate man at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo for many years which he loved dearly, and he was involved with Sheridan County 4-H during Sam’s time showing animals.  

Keith is remembered as being witty and ornery with a big laugh!  He loved watching sports and walking his beloved dog, Maggie. His greatest love was rodeo and going to the Sheridan WYO rodeo which he would never miss!  He made 4 trips to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR).  He also made his annual excursion to Cheyenne for Frontier Days for the rodeo and the fun with Patty’s family. He loved the New York Yankees and fulfilled his dream of seeing them play in Yankee Stadium.  Keith loved being with family on holidays and travelling. 

He also loved his dogs Sally and Maggie.  He was known as the guy who walked his dog all over town.  Keith loved sports in general, especially the Wyoming Cowboys, Sheridan Broncs, and Sheridan Troopers.   

Keith will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. 

Keith was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Patty Brandt. 

He is survived by his son Samuel Brandt (Baylee); stepdaughter Sara Davis; sister Reba Johnson (Don); brother Tim Brandt; sister Elisa Brandt; sister Anita Torbert (Mark); and by many nieces and nephews. 

Keith’s memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the First Presbyterian Church, Sheridan, WY  82801. 

Memorials in honor of Keith may be sent to the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, P.O. Box 742, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801. 

Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.