"Brian was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I miss him. He was one of the rarest things there are to encounter in life - a truly good person. And a great trivia teammate."
In loving memory of
Brian Richard Zdan
December 14, 1953 - January 21, 2023
Brian Richard Zdan
December 14, 1953-January 21, 2023
Beloved husband, brother, father, host father to exchange students, and friend to many. Brian loved his church, traveling, meeting new people, newspapers, ham radio, gardening, cooking, languages, Scrabble, trivia and pocket protectors.
Brian worked a variety of short term jobs previous to receiving his law degree, including driving a truck for a summer wheat combine crew; security guard; radio station DJ; cafeteria cook; and law clerk.
He practiced law until 2017 as a corporate attorney, trust officer, and self-employed attorney. Brian kept busy during retirement volunteering on boards and with his many hobbies.
Preceded in death by brother, Kevan; parents, Fern and Richard. Survived by wife Sandy; children Warren, Cecily, and Natalie; son-in-law Wayne; brothers Deran and Roban.
Celebrate Brian's life Sunday, January 29. 2 pm SERVICE followed by MINGLING until 4 pm at the German American Society, 3717 S 120th St. Memorials to the Christian Science Monitor Operating Fund or Legal Aid of Nebraska.
Tributes
"Brian was the most intellectually curious and intellectually engaging person I have ever met. A true renaissance man and polymath. It was an honor and privilege to have him as a friend. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched with his grace and kindness. My deepest sympathies to his family."
"Brian was such a nice, happy man and a very good cook. I only met him three times in my life. But I did see him twice last year. He left such an impression on me with his smile and genuine interests Chinese cooking. I came from Beijing, China about 38 years ago. I was surprised how much he knew about Chinese cooking. I really enjoyed him company. I?m really saddened about his passing away. Next time I come to Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway meeting, I?ll miss his company. Deepest condolences to my dear friend Sandy and family."