BRETT M. NEWMAN

Brett Marcus Newman, 57, went to his Eternal home on Sunday, February 2, 2025 with family by his side.

Brett was born in Lake Andes to Dale and Darlene Newman and lived on the family farm. He loved animals, (best friend Topo and later Lucky) tinkering with mechanical devices (started his own fix it business in HS), fishing, hunting, and NASCAR.

Brett had a kind and gentle heart and loved to help people. He had a great sense of humor and a memory for everything.

Brett enlisted into the Army. During his service, he proudly rose the ranks to Staff Sargent, E6. Deployment included Croatia (1995-1996) and Somalia (2003).

He received his bachelor’s degree in SDSU, Brookings.

After college, Brett met his wife Jacqueline, in March 2007 and they resided in Copperas Cove, TX. He had a stepson, David Kopp and a Godson, Christian Fulmer.

Brett is preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, his sister Daylene (Newman) Tobin, an Uncle, and many cousins.

Funeral service was held Sunday, February 9 at Crawford- Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, TX.

He will be entered into Eternal rest at the Black Hills National Cemetery with Honors in Sturgis where is Father, Dale C. Newman also rests on Friday, February 14 at 10:30 a.m.