"Brian did a lot for the Minnesota Goat Milk patrons, volunteered many hours helping calibrate bulk tanks and helped run meetings in which he was also the Vice President. He kept his eyes and ears open if something was wrong to help fix a problem before it got worse while picking up milk. All of which helped the coop with success of growth and producing high quality goat milk. He enjoyed the family farms and went above and beyond the milk haulers duties. Always ready to help and was a friend to everyone. Took a special person to do what he all did for us. He will be missed by all. Missy and Minnesota Goat Milk Patrons"
In loving memory of
Brian Wensmann
October 4, 1965 - February 18, 2022
Brian Wensmann, 56-year-old resident of the Bowlus/Elmdale area died unexpectedly on Friday, February 18 in Largo, Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Elmdale, MN with Father David Grundman officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service at the church in Elmdale. The burial will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the St. Cloud VA Center in St. Cloud.
Brian F. Wensmann was born on October 4, 1965 at St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls to the late Donald and Rita (Zierden) Wensmann. He grew up in the Bowlus area and attended Upsala High School. He graduated with the class of 1984. After graduation he served his Country in the Army National Guard from 1982 until his honorable discharge in 2002. Brian was united in marriage to Lisa Moening on September 8, 1990 at the Church of St. Mary in Melrose, MN. The couple made their home in Bowlus. The couple were blessed with three children, Brandon, Miranda and Cody. Brian drove truck for the following companies throughout his life: Newman Manufacturing, Nornberg, Jay Baggenstoss, Schnieder Motorways, Burggraff milk line, Caledonia Haulers, Coborn's and driving grain trucks for his brother, Ken. He also drove school bus for Upsala Schools for a few years. He enjoyed participating in several marathons and triathlons over the years. Brian treasured his time with his children building deer stands, deer hunting and going for four-wheeler rides looking for deer. He enjoyed traveling with his family, especially their winter trips to Florida and spending time at Cedar Lake or Breezy Point. Brian was always willing to play a game of 500 cards, carbles, spoons or just telling a good UFF DA Joke! He loved his grandchildren immensely even if meant getting fingernails painted from his granddaughter. Brian was often found at his children's activities and was the biggest cheerer for their success. He will be remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others when the need would arise. He was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Upsala American Legion Club and a Bible Study group in Upsala.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lisa Wensmann of Bowlus; children, Brandon ( Emily Roerick) Wensmann of St. Stephen, Miranda (Kellen) Franks of Rice, Cody (Crystal Kaun) Wensmann of Bowlus; brothers, Kenneth (Debbie) of Bowlus, Jim (Julie) of Bowlus, Greg (Renee) of Bowlus, Marvin (Shirley) of Upsala, Joel ( Laura) of Sartell, Scott (Jen) of Upsala; six sisters, Diane Roske of Freeport, Cynthia (Donald Yandel) Wensmann of St. Cloud, Brenda (Ken) Yorek of Little Falls, Sandra (Tom) Herdering of Freeport, Wanda (Barry) Rathbun of St. Cloud, Jessica (Gary) Rieder of Clearwater; sister-in-law, Joy (Mark) Petroske of Becker; mother-in-law, Alice Moening of Melrose; brothers-in-law, Randy (Sue) Moening, Danny (Melinda) Moening, Ricky (Janel) Moening all of Melrose; 4 grandchildren and one on the way and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rita Wensmann; infant brother, Joseph Wensmann; brothers, Mark Wensmann and Wayne Wensmann; sister, Doris Landowski; father-in-law, Jack Moening; brothers-in-law, Steve Landowski and Kenny Roske.
Emblom Brenny Funeral is Cherishing the Memory and Celebrating the Life of Brian. 320-632-4393.
Tributes
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincere sympathies to the family. Shirley, Steve, Betty and Mark"
"When I heard Brian passed away it was a shock, he was such a great son to his parents, a great cousin to me, a great brother to his siblings, a great husband, great father, and great grandfather, he was a joker, hard-working man who went out of his way to help others when they needed it, please keep a watchful eye out for your family and siblings and cousins, you will be missed but not forgotten, thank you for your service to our great country!"
"Lisa & Family, I'm on the funeral homes web site looking up another obituary and I come across Brian's. What a shock. I'm so sorry for all of you. Besides keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers if there is anything I can do for you guys please let me know. Lisa you've been a good co worker and friend over the years at the hospital and I want to be there for you now. "
"Lisa & family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers."
"Lisa and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you try to heal from your loss
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"I knew Brian from when my family milked dairy goats. He drove the milk truck so we were able to visit with him weekly. Such a great guy. He went out of his way to help the goat farmers. He will be greatly missed. My sympathies to the family. "
"Sympathy to the entire Wensmann Family.
Ben and Donna Kuklock"
"Wanda and Barry: Our deepest sympathy to you and you families. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dick & Rosie Hommerding "
"Our sympathies to the entire Wensmann family."
"Sorry to hear about Brian?s passing. Our condolences and prayers for the Wensmann family. Bob & Gail Kokett"
"We are so so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Our prayers and condolences to the family."
"Sending prayers of comfort?? "