Brian Engelstad

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Engelstad, Brian Our beloved Brian, 47, left us on October 4, 2021. He was born on October 11, 1973 to Kelly and Dianne Engelstad in Crookston, MN. He graduated from Crookston High School in 1992 and went onto Mankato State University. He studied IT and graduated from the University of Minnesota, Crookston. He moved to Minneapolis and met his wife, Jess. They lived in Richfield before settling in Eden Prairie. He gave the world three beautiful babies that brought him incredible joy. He shared his love of the outdoors, hockey and funny jokes with them, never missing a chance to coach their hockey teams, to help them ride bikes, go for walks, play in the snow or let them use whatever tool they had their eye on, much to the chagrin of Jess at times. He loved hard and generously. If you were his friend, you were his friend for life. He spent many hours on the phone, talking about anything and everything with them. No one was a stranger to him for very long. He was the first person to offer help when you needed it and knew how to fix just about anything. His big heart spread to his pets who he treated as if they were also his babies. You could usually find him snuggled up to one or two dogs, petting a cat or making sure the hummingbirds were welcomed in the backyard, He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jess. His three daughters who adored him, Ryley, Sydney and Kinsley. His brother Scott and Sister-in-law, Trish and their children Sean and Lucy. And a big, beloved group of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He is also survived by his loving in-laws, Sue, John, Jeremy. Sara and Jim and their sons, Greyden and Logan. His close friends are too many too list but to not mention those that were apart of so many memories and were a constant in is life seems wrong. Eric, Shawn, Jeremy, Trevore, Mike, Darin, Bergy, Tracy, Steve, Todd and Potsyyou were more than friends to him. You were his brothers. He was welcomed into heaven by his Mom and Dad, who meant the world to him and many beloved pets. Services will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. Visitation will start at 10 am, a celebration of life will begin at 11 am, followed by lunch at the church. A small get together will be held at his favorite hockey stomping grounds, the American Legion in Chanhassen following the lunch. Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400

Published on October 10, 2021