Sheldon (Ted) Brandt

Sheldon (Ted) Brandt, 84, of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Thursday Nov. 8, 2018. Ted was born on the family farm in Ryder, ND to Max and Edrie (Bowen) Brandt. Ted graduated from Willow City High School where he met the love of his life, Sally Atkinson. They married in 1958 and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. He completed a bachelors degree in education from Minot State University, then received a masters degree from the University of Iowa. Ted taught for 11 years and worked for the government as an accountant for 33 years.
Ted was a hard working man, who enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything else. He attended hundreds of sporting, musical, and theatrical events for his four grandchildren. Ted was a competitive bike rider who passed on his love for sports to his children and grandchildren. Ted was an avid Yankees fan and witnessed 23 of their world series wins; Ted also pulled for the Green Bay Packers, cheering them on during all 4 Super Bowls. Travel, Ted’s passion, was realized when he visited all 50 states, sharing many of these experiences with his family.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Edrie Brandt; his brother, Dr. James Brandt; and his sister, Donna Juhula.
Ted is survived by his wife, Sally Jo (Atkinson) Brandt; his children, Scott Brandt (Lynne) and Sonia McHenry (Doug); his grandchildren, Kyrie Beckman (Calyn), Karis Burke, Colby Brandt, and Chandler Brandt; his great-granddaughter, Kodi Jo Beckman; his brother, Ralph Brandt; his sisters, Darlene Fred and Maxine James; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at West Minot Church of God in Minot, ND.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Smokey Mountain Children’s Home, 449 McCarn Circle Sevierville, TN, 37862.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Ted or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Bradnt family with these arrangements.