Brian “Hip” Strandin, age 69, of Bethel died February 15, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital after a brief illness. A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 -6:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 27th at Isanti VFW Post 2735.
Brian “Hip” Wendell Strandin was born January 26, 1953 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Raymond and Dorothea (Ledin) Strandin. He was raised in Bethel and graduated from St. Francis High School. Hip then attended Anoka Technical College studying to become a mechanic. Hip worked as an over the road trucker for E.L. Murphy in the Twin Cities, for Independent Locomotive Service in Bethel, and for the last 27 years at NATCO Transmission in Bethel. Hip enjoyed country music, he had a friend in every city, he loved to grill and have a Budweiser with his many friends.
Hip passed away February 15, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 69 years and 20 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dorothea (Ledin) Strandin.
Hip is survived by his brother, Brad (Jeanne) Strandin and niece Andria Strandin; brother, Barry (Karen) Strandin; other relatives and many friends.
Gonna miss having a beer, and solving the worlds problems with you Hip.
I will miss Hip telling me in no uncertain terms that I’m doing things wrong on my car.
And his smiling face at the corner bar stool at the Isanti VFW🙏
Sorry to hear about Hip’s passing. He was a good man. Hadn’t seen him for several years but remember many good times in years gone buy.
Gonna miss you brother will save you a beer and a shot of schnapps at the corner bar 🍻
Hip you were truly a one of a kind. Such a caring, loving man. To say that we will miss you is an understatement. The Vfw will not be the same.
Life will not be the same without you .
You were quite the guy Hip, and will be missed by many. Peace be to the Family.
Hip, I am sure going to miss you! You were so kind! You would always bring your lottery tickets to the booth to be checked and would leave them with me and tell me to take my time! I am also going to miss watching Western’s on Saturday and Sunday morning! Fly high sweetie!
I have many good memories of Hip! He was so kind! He would leave his lottery tickets with me and tell me to check them when I had a moment and it was not so busy! Hip, I will miss watching the Westerns on Saturday and Sunday’s! Fly high sweetie!
Gonna miss your hugs and watching the loud TV with you. 143 Hip
Hip you will be so missed! I have known you my whole life and will remember you as being kind and soft spoken. I loved tagging along with my dad when I was little to come visit. Rest easy Hip.
RIP Hip.I will never forget your friendship,and all you’d done for me.Your open ear,advice,and your stern lectures sometimes.<3 I'll see you again someday "under the Neon Moon".
Hip, spent many hours across the bar talking Cars, Chicks and stupid shit with you. It’s been 20 sum years but still think of you as a friend. Rest In Peace in Gods arms
Buddy.
Always a friendly smile from ear to ear and treated us old people with respect. A good person to call a friend.
You were always so kind to me. And it was always a nice time sitting next to you and talking about anyting! I will miss you! But more than that I’m so glad you had the time to be my friend! See you later! Luv ya
Hip was a kind and gentle man. I have known him since I been a little girl. He was good a friend to my brother Kenny (Buns), Linda, and Susie. When I was little and Hip and my brother were in their early 20’s, I always wanted to go with them. Hip would say “you are to little!” I ran into Hip a few months ago, and he said the same thing to me! He will sure be missed!