Brian Shandley
Saturday, September 27, 1986
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Age:
24 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday July 20, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday July 21, 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Thursday July 21, 2011
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Saturday, September 27, 1986
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Age:
24 years old
Saturday, September 27, 1986
Date of Death:
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Age:
24 years old
Brian Shandley
Brian James Shandley, 24, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Saint Mary’s Hospital from injuries sustained in a tragic accident.
Brian was born September 27, 1986 to TJ and Deb (Kamradt) Shandley in Rochester, MN. He graduated from Mayo High School in 2005, and then furthered his education by attending RCTC where he received an honors degree in Associate and Applied Science; Building Utilities Mechanic. He began his career at Saint Mary’s hospital as a Dispatcher in Maintenance in 2007. With his hard work and drive, he received his dream job as an Assistant Operator at the Saint Mary’s hospital power plant in November of 2010.
Brian loved spending time with family and friends. He had a smile that lit up a room and people always wanted to be around him. He was an adventurous person who enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed trips to the Shedabin in northern Wisconsin and also his grandparent’s family cabin in Spirit Lake, IA where many great memories were made by all.
Brian is survived by his parents, TJ and Deb Shandley; Beth Timm, significant other and buddy’s soul-mate; his sisters, Nicole & Sarah Shandley of Rochester, MN. His maternal grandparents, Richard and Karen Kamradt, Archer, IA; his paternal grandmother, Julie Shandley, Rochester, MN. Maternal aunt Dawn(Doug) Biedenfeld, Peterson, IA; Sheila (John) Tatman, Spencer , IA; Brad(Angie) Kamradt, Sanborn, IA. Paternal aunt, Jamey(Jeff) Shandley, Rochester, MN; Richard Shandley, Rochester, MN; Melissa Shandley, Divide, CO; Hilary(Denny) Becker, Colorado Springs, CO. Cousins Tayler, Chance, Dustin, Jenna, Payton, Travis and Ryan. Brian was preceded in death by his maternal uncle, Steve Kamradt, his paternal cousin, Drew Hewitt, and his paternal grandfather Richard Shandley.
He was known as a caring and giving person and even in death, his giving continues as his donation of tissue and organs will live on in Wisconsin and North Dakota.
The visitation will be Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 5pm-9pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken funeral Home with a prayer service at 8:30pm. The funeral service is at the Church of the Resurrection on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 11am with the Rev. Shawn Haremza officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be distributed to various organizations to be determined by the family at a later date.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Brian Shandley has received the following condolences.
Deb, I am so very sorry to hear about your son. What an absolutlely beautiful write-up in the paper-he was a special person and I'm hoping your family can be comforted by the many memories you have of your times together. Take care dear...Michelle Berres (Communicator)
We just want to tell you how sorry we are on the passing of your son Brian. We too lost our son Adam Stein early Sunday morning July 17 to a terrible accident. He was hit by a truck walking home from Hastings, MN on hwy 61. Someone told me of your tragedy and we just wanted to tell you we are thinking of you. May God help your through this difficult time. Janet and Randy Stein Hampton, MN
Four years eleven months ago, my 23 year old daughter died in an accident also. I know what you are feeling. It is true that time heals.... but I still visit Amanda's grave 3 times a week and talk to her everyday! She will never be forgotten. I pray that your family will keep your Faith strong so you can endure the next few months. I didn't know Brian, but everything I have read and all the pictures I have seen, truly show what a wonderful son and brother he was. Keep his memory in your heart and he will always be with you. I'm very sorry for your loss.
You have our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your son, Brian.
Deb and family:
I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Please know that you are in my thoghts and prayers during this time. Take care.
Louise Prescott
We have very fond memories of Brian and Casey playing youth football, so many years ago. Brian was a wonderful kid...so kind, friendly, easy-going. We are so sorry for your loss...hold him close in your hearts...take good care of those wonderful memories.
Shandley family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of need. Remember the good times and hold them close when times get tough. We love you Nicole and if you need anything, your MSB family is here!
Alison
Deb, Mary emailed me re the horrific nightmare you are going through. Words cannot express my sincere sadness for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I send my deepest sympathy to you. Please take care of yourself, LOVE, Marcine. (St. Joseph School of Nursing)
You were always smiling and fun to be around, just truly a kind soul and all around great person, I will miss you buddy!
Deb, Sarah, and Family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this terrible time.
God Bless,
Brooke Wodziak and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life. No words can heal the hole left in your heart however memories can help ease the sorrow. Brian will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he has touched.
So sorry for your loss. I remember Brian as a young child, he always had a smile on his face! All my sympathy. Nancy Kahnke
My thoughts and prayers are with the Shandley family and Beth. May time and memories heal this hurt and help you through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. One thing from seeing all of you is Brian loved each and every one of you and he knew how much you guys loved him too. I am thinking of your family
My thoughts are with you, Shandley family. May warm memories help carry you through this difficult time.
To Shandley Family-
My thoughts are prayers are with you in this difficult time. I remember riding the bus with Nicole and him. I hope you can find strength to get you through this difficult time.
I am so sorry, my heart goes out to the Shandley family. I lived 3 houses away from Brian in Marion and have great memories of babysitting him and playing with him. Brian was the cutest little boy with those big brown eyes and cute little dimples when he smiled. He will be missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy (Junge) Blanck
Brian i will never forget the time you carried me home after cracking my head open on a rock at my first grade b-day party. nor the times we studied for BUM tests in a way we probably shouldn't have;) nor yer tiny ears, i swear you probably had the smallest man ears in the world! you were as good as a person gets, and I hope you are at peace. Love you bro.
I met Brian just this summer...June 18 - at Rochesterfest when he helped a good friend of our family, Derek Flowers, haul hay to our Bed Race. He had such a great smile, hard worker and fun personality. I am so sorry for your loss...it is never easy - and especially with someone as young and vibrant as Brian. You are in our thoughts and prayers.-- Joanne & Dick Markee
I first met Brian when he did his co-op time at St Marys Power Plant, four or five years ago. He made such an impression on the crew, we knew he'd be coming to work with us. Brian's time with us was too short but we were truly blessed in knowing him.
I pray that God brings you peace during this difficult time.
TJ & Family
So sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through.
Our prayers are with you
Art Hall
Dear TJ, Debb, Nicole, and sarah.
Sorry isn't enough and words can not describe... Love you always, Bryan J
Although Brian and I have drifted apart in the last few years, the memories of our friendship are still very strong. I remember the day I picked him up for our high school graduation, I have never seen Brian more excited, although I was a little scared, he was not, he was ready to begin his journey of his adventurous adult life. Brian had a way of making everybody laugh, he seemed to always have a new adventure he wanted to try out, and sure enough, we always went along for the ride. Brian was my best friend in high school, I will never forget all the memories we made together.
For as long as I have known the Shandley’s, they have had a strong bond and love for each other like no other family. I know in my heart through this difficult time, the Shandley’s will have enough strength to get through this horrible loss. My thoughts are with you
Deb, TJ, Nicole, Sarah and Beth,
We are so sorry for your loss, Brian was one of those guys that was always happy, polite and full of laughter and life and you loved being around. There was always a smile on his face that will never be forgotten by many and I know he will be missed by everyone that had him in their lives both as family and as a friend. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Cherice
I feel I speak everyone from the St. Marys Power Plant when I say Brian will definitely be greatly missed. He was a great worker, enthusiastic about his job, had a great attitude, we couldn’t ask for more. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian’s family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. We will never forget Brian. He was so liked by everyone who knew him. May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Lesa & Jim Gansen
” Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow”
Dear Nicole and all of Brian's loved ones,
I am so sorry for your loss. I understand your heartache and pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and I pray for your peace.
Love, peace, and blessings to you all!
Annette Hoffman
Deb, TJ, and family-I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing person and will forever been in our hearts. One day he will be reunited with the ones that love him but until that time he will continue to live on in the wonderful memories that we cherish so dearly and look on from above. In time the pain will fade and the joy of our memories will prevail. My thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Alison Carstens
To the family of Brian Shandley
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Keep the great memories alive in your hearts. May God give you strength to continue on in life and remember that Brian will be helping you from above.
My sincerest sympathy. Brain welcomed me into the group with open arms and a huge heart. I have never met someone who loved life as much as him and who could make someone feel so comfortable and accepted. He was real as real can be and that is how I will remember him, loving, caring, genuine and full of life. His happiness was always contagious. He is truly missed. May god and time heal the ache.
Natasha Wrubel
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. I was best friends with Jenny Ryan as a teen and babysat Brian often at Deb and Tj's house in Marion. Brian was a cute, fun kid that was full of life and energy. It was a pleasure to know him. My heart goes out to your entire family at this time. Missy