Whitman County Sheriff Brett Myers, described as a “model public servant” during his 24 years guiding the department, died Tuesday of a “rare, aggressive neurological disease,” according to a statement from Myers’ family that was released by the sheriff’s office.

“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father, Brett Myers, who passed away on October 27, 2026, at 11:05 p.m., at the age of 56,” reads the statement from his wife, Darcell, and two daughters.

Myers died following a “short battle” with the disease at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

“We were blessed to be by his side during this time,” the family said in the statement.…