Brett Herzog, 57, of Clancy, passed away on February 11, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital from a glioblastoma.
Brett was born to Lawrence and Donna Herzog on March 10, 1964 in Great Falls, Montana. Brett attended Great Falls High School graduating class of 1982.
Brett completed two Bachelor’s degrees, Construction Technology in Havre and Construction Engineering Technology at Montana State University. Brett was the President of Rocky Mountain Contractors where he loved his work and everyone he worked with.
Brett married Sandra Casson on December 12, 1992. They had three children, Mallory, Tucker and Augustus.
Brett loved to go snowmobiling and 4-wheeling, weld, mow the lawn and spend time with family and friends. A lot of joy and memories were shared during trips to the beloved family cabin in Neihart. Being in the mountains was home. Brett enjoyed Neihart so much that he also served on the Neihart Store Board.
Brett is survived by wife, Sandra, children, Mallory (Josh) Herzog, Tucker (Rebecca) Herzog, and Augustus Herzog, bonus children Tre McMillan and Chase Benson, parents Lawrence and Donna Herzog, brothers, Scott (Mary) Herzog, Brian (Donna) Herzog, Jeff (Liz) Herzog and dear friends, Pat and Alita Newton and Dixon Hitch.
Memorials can be made in Brett’s name to the Neihart Inconvenience Store, 209 Main Street, Neihart, MT 59465.
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 15th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Big Sky Cremations and Twitchell Funeral Service, 2 West Main Street, East Helena. A second visitation will take place on Tuesday, February 16th from 9:45 am – 10:45 am with Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 am at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th Street South, Great Falls.
To offer a condolence or to share a story about Brett, please visit www.helenafunerals.com.
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Jim Bechdol says
I was fortunate enough to work with Brett for many years, and we had several wonderful experiences together. On one trip to the “corporate headquarters” in Bismarck, Brett and I got on the flying culvert (Big Sky Airlines) and were only two of the five passengers. Great! we can pick any seat we want! Brett and I chose the back seats, because they offered the most leg room, which was very much needed. BUT, before we took off the pilot came back and told us we would have to move to the front of the plane, because we weighed too much. We had to cram into the smaller front row seats to help balance the plane :(. There are many other stories that could be relayed, but they remain happily in my memory.
My condolences to the family, friends, and many co-workers.
You will be missed “buddy.”
Jim Bechdol,
Helena, MT
Dan Wilkins says
Dan Wilkins
Some of my best life memories were with Brett. He made life better for those of us who were fortunate enough to know him. I keep thinking about horse pack trips Brett and I took in the Bob Marshal Wilderness. What great times! Happy trails my friend……
The true gold on this planet is good people who make other people’s lives more enjoyable.
kathleen & Bob Morrison (Bozeman) says
Our love, prayers & thoughts are with you, Sandra, Mallory, Tucker & Gus, as you grieve the loss of your beloved Brett. A wonderful man, a great husband, father & friend. He will be missed and thought of often. :rose::heart::broken_heart:
Mary Eckmann says
Sandi & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to all. The Eckmann family
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Atkins says
We re so sorry to hear of this Brett was way too young to go. He was a fine young man. Knew our sons in HS and college. He leaves a gap in many lives. Our love and prayers go to his family Sam/LaVae Atkins
Jon Reimers says
Brett, myself and Robert were inseparable as lads. Prayers and God’s grace to his family! Love and God Bless. Jonny (Pete) Reimers.
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Steve Hermanson says
I enjoyed my time working with Brett and we shared a lot of laughter. While very knowledeable in many areas his strongest attributes were his personality, sense of humor and kindness. There was absolutely no malice in this man’s heart. It was always very obvious how much he loved his family as he was always anxious to tell you about their achievements.
To Sandi and family I express my deep sympathy.
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Jon Hunke says
Brett was a man of his word and integrity, honesty and respect are part of his legacy. Always positive and encouraging. When we would wager a beer on football he would always honor that wager and usually with a few more! You will be missed my friend but never forgotten as your legacy is as large as the big sky’s of Montana.
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Michael C Murphy Sr says
Please except my deepest condolences at this time of sadness and loss. Brett was a giant of a man with a heart that was bigger than his joyous personality. Brett was a true friend and he was someone that was honest and real. I am very sorry for your families loss but you will be together again.
Murphy
Don Herzog says
My condolences to the family of Brett he was a very pleasant person to do business with I helped represent some of the labor (union) employees I was considered the Labor Herzog and he was the management Herzog since we shared the same last name. it was pleasure to have known you.
Kerry Hughes says
Brian and I are truly shocked at hearing of Brett’s passing. He was a wonderful and genuine man! May the Lord have mercy on you and your family Sandy. We will be praying for strength, peace and comfort at this difficult time. May you all hold dear and close to your hearts the special and incredible memories of such a fine and loving man.
God Bless,
Brian & Kerry Hughes
Ron Plagerman says
We are so sorry for your loss Sandi and family. I was fortunate to work with and for Brett for 6 years at RMC. He was a great boss to work for, he really cared for his guys and always stressed safety and reminded us how the most important thing was that we all go home to our families at the end of the day. If I was in the shop at break time he liked to come out and sit with us and visit. He said he had to get out of the office for a while, lots of stories and laughter. He was a great man and will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
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Deb W says
Sandi and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Vickie Murphy says
Sandi, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Wendy Tonkovich says
Sandi and family,
We are truly saddened by the passing of Brett. We offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences. We hope you feel surrounded by much love. May many, many happy memories help you through the days ahead. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs your way. God Bless…..Mark and Wendy Tonkovich
Pat inman says
Sandi and family, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BRETT,WE WORKED TOGETHER WHEN HE WORKED FOR HARP LINE.WE WERE THE I.B.E.W. CREW IN CHARGE OF TOUCH AMERICAS INSTALLED FIBER.I REMEMBER BRETT ALWAYS HAD TIME FOR EVERYBODY..THE LAST TIME I TALKED TO HIM HE WAS HELPING THE SCOUTS SELL CHRISTMAS TREES AND TRYING TO GET ME TO COME BACK TO WORK FOR HIM AT R.M.C.. A GOOD MAN AND FRIEND..PAT INMAN
Cory Fong says
I am so sorry about Brett. I am fortunate to have gotten to know Brett and Sandra over the course of the past 5 years during our trips to the Montana Governor’s Cup in the Flathead in August. Brett and Sandra and Michelle and Kevin Harris hosted our group out on the lake several times and we had a great time relaxing on the water. Great memories. Brett was so kind and generous to all of us. I am glad to have had the chance to get to know him. He will be missed.
Cory Fong
MDU Resources Group
Bismarck, ND