Robert Andrew Brandt

Robert was the oldest child of Thelma and Andrew Brandt, born on June 14, 1938, in Pasadena, California. They soon moved to Dairyville, where they established the family farm. Robert attended Lassen View Elementary School, then graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1956. Growing up on the family farm, Robert found a love for the land and farming that would become his life’s work.

In 1960, he married the love of his life, Patsy Nelson of Willows, they would share the next 57 years. Robert had four children, three of whom remain on the family ranch today. Robert’s belief in hard work has been transferred to his family, who operate the ranch today.

Robert was very active in the agricultural business in the area throughout his life. He served on the board of the Los Molinos Mutual Water Company for many years. He was a longtime member of the Sunsweet Growers Association and served on the Sunsweet Dryer Board for several years. In addition, he served on the Farm Services Agency Board for 18 years.

Hard work has its rewards, and Robert enjoyed them. On one of the ranches, Robert built a barbecue pit and picnic area alongside a creek, where many enjoyable moments were shared with family and friends, even family weddings have been held there. He also enjoyed spending time with his family on the family houseboat at Shasta Lake. He enjoyed traveling, to see his daughter when she lived and worked in South Carolina, listening to country music in Branson, Missouri, enjoying plays in Ashland, Oregon, and going to Hawaii one Christmas. He loved rodeos, especially the Red Bluff Roundup, even going to the NFR Events in Las Vegas, Nevada. He loved being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife, Patsy Brandt of Dairyville, his brother Chris (Bonnie) Brandt of Chico, his step sister Susan (Jim) Beardon of Scotia, his sons, Blaine (Darlene) Brandt of Dairyville, James (Kathy) Brandt of Dairyville, and his daughter, Hazel (Randy) Alvey of Dairyville. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by son, Andrew Christopher Brandt, his parents, Andrew and Thelma Brandt, and his brother, Steven Brandt.

There will be a memorial service at First Church of God at 11:00 am on Friday, January 20, 2017, followed by a reception at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gift contributions can be made to the Dairyville Community Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 74, Red Bluff, CA 96080.

Arrangements under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff, CA.