Brandon Matthew Beis, 41, of Pevely died Oct. 18, 2026, in Reynolds County. Mr. Beis, affectionately known as "Brando" to his family, worked at his family's business, Dan Smith Plumbing, since he was “knee-high to a grasshopper” as a licensed plumber and backhoe operator. He enjoyed riding side-by-sides with family and throwing bags in the shop with his work family. He was known to have loved his family dearly, fiercely and unconditionally, regardless of the setbacks he faced in his life. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his giving and witty personality, his sense of humor and the memories he shared with friends and family. Born Oct. 7, 1985, in St. Louis County, he was the son of Kelly (Wallace) and Danny Smith of Pevely.
In addition to his mother and her husband, he is survived by his father: Charlie Beis III and his wife, Pam Beis, of Portageville; grandparents: Robert and Patricia Macanufo of Pevely; four siblings: Charlie (Jessica) Beis IV of Eureka, Jeremy (Erin) Ruby of Marston, Trey (Deanna) Weddington of Portageville and Nichole Weddington of Portageville; many cousins; his aunts and uncles; his nieces and a nephew; and numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter: Emmerson RaeLinn Beis; grandparents: Jessie Allen Wallace, Charles Jr. and Dorothy Beis, Red “Bernie” Smith and Judy Smith; and an aunt: Barbara Beis.
Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus, officiated by his cousin, Pastor Jordan Robbins of Portageville. Memorials may be made to Sana Lake Recovery, 8350 Hwy. 30, Dittmer, 63023. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.