Bryan Brown, age 75, of Cedar died May 15, 2016 at home. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, May 20th at Strike Funeral Home – Isanti Chapel.
Bryan Kent Brown was born March 13, 1941 is St. Paul to James and Edna (Johnson) Brown. He was raised in St. Paul and attended Breck Academy and then graduated from Alexander Ramsey High School, Class of 1959. Bryan then attended Virginia Community College for one year. On September 9, 1966 he married Lillian Butler in Clawson, Michigan. He was a testing technician and retired from Century Link Telephone Company after many years of service. Bryan loved his wife’s cooking, especially chocolate banana bread, and watching his great grandchildren run around and play. He also enjoyed woodworking, knitting, coloring, collecting trains, his dogs, tractors, eagles, long rides, just being outside, fishing, bird watching, dreaming, motorcycles, being asked for help and volunteering at the food shelf. Bryan enjoyed watching NASCAR (Dale, Jr. was his favorite driver) and The Deadliest Catch on TV. His father was a Marine and he admired and had great respect for the Marines and all members of military service.
Bryan Brown passed away May 15, 2016 at home at the age of 75 years, 2 months and 2 days.
Bryan is survived by his wife of over 49 years, Lillian of Cedar; children, James (Suzanne) Schilling of Henderson, Nevada, Thomas Schilling of Shoreview, Michelle (Scott) Muehlberg of Pine City, Colleen (Nathan) Bray of Iron, MN, Matthew Brown of Cedar; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and by many other relatives and friends.
Colleen says
My Father, my teacher, my friend and my biggest fan…Dad, I love you forever❤️❤️❤️ I know you are soaring with the eagles now❤️❤️❤️
Rest in peace…
Your Beener
Becky Boo Bray
NancyPadden says
It was obvious from a few short visits with Bryan that he was a very caring and thoughtful man. My thoughts and prayers are with Lillian and the rest of the family.
Anna Stevenson says
My thoughts are prayers are with the Brown family during this hard time. May god be with the family during this difficult time.
Linda Miller says
Carl and I have you all in our thoughts.
So Sorry for this loss.
Shawn & Amber Buboltz says
Chewie(Matt) and family,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May you all find some peace in the memories you have. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Lance says
To Colleen & Family,
Bryan was a loving, caring family and community man. My heartfelt <3 sympathies to you all during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Burke Ellingson says
I will always remember Bryan’s big laugh, his massively strong handshake, his warm and playful demeanor, his strong work ethic, and his devotion to his family. Simply put, he was a good man and he will definitely be missed. Our thoughts are with you.
michelle muehlberg says
daddy I miss you ! you were always my shoulder to lean on , and then I was yours and I enjoyed every minute with you . I am so glad I was able to be with you . You be may gone from my sight but you are always in my heart. I love you very much ! when I see your grandkids I see you in them.
love your shelly belly
Shanna Muehlberg says
Grandpa, I keep waiting for you to just wake up. I am just hoping I am having a dream. I never got to say my goodbyes. My heart hurts so much, but I have some great memories with you I will never forget. You’re my hero, my best friend. I am glad I get to carry on your passion of woodworking. I love you so dearly Grandpa. I have an amazing Guardian angel looking down at me. I will never forget you telling all of us girls that there is no reason for makeup because you’re beautiful just the way you are. I love you so much Gramps.