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Elmer J. "Lou" Brisse, 94
Richmond
Nov. 25, 1917 - Oct. 12, 2012
Elmer J. "Lou" Brisse, age 94, Richmond, MN died peacefully at Assumption Home in Cold Spring, MN on Friday, October 12, 2012.
Memorial Mass will be on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 11:00 am at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Richmond, MN. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 11 am at the church in Richmond prior to Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home in St. Cloud, MN.
Lou was born November 25, 1917 in Richmond, MN to John and Mary (Meyer) Brisse. He married Dorothy Torborg on May 12, 1943 in Richmond, MN. They owned the Gamble Store in Richmond for many years. Lou and Dorothy spent 20 winters in Mesa, AZ enjoying the warmth and many new friends.
He is loved and will be missed by two sons, Vernon (JoAnn) and Allen (Monique), and daughter, Diane (Gary). He loved his five grandchildren: Lisa, Eric, George (Emily), Dan (Melissa), Bre (Dale) and his 3 great grandson's, Mathew, Colin and Zealand. He is also survived by two of his sisters, Viola Duncan and Lillian Weirens. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, his brother, Melvin, and his sister, Celine Leyendecker.
Lou was an avid sportsman all of his life. He bowled in leagues at the Richmond Bowling Alley, he was a pitcher on the Richmond Baseball team, which is where he acquired the nickname "Lou", after Lou Gehrig. He started golfing in Paynesville in the 1950's and was one of the founders of the Rich-Spring Golf Course. He hit a hole-in-one at age 81.
Lou's family would like to extend their gratitude to Assumption Nursing Home and Heartland Hospice for their loving care.
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Allen, Vernon, and Diane and families. Our heartfelt sympathy on the death of your Dad Lou, and your Mom Dorothy so close together. We loved them both and will miss them. OurPrayers are with you
Alyce and Red Bennett
October 19, 2012
Allen - Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. After reading that your Dad helped start the golf course, it jogged my memory. I'm sure I remember my mom talking about golfing with your mom. I bet they had fun golfing and then visiting in the club house! Small world. Take care. Kasey and Mike Westra
October 18, 2012
Our condolences to your family
Tom & Barb Miller
October 16, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss though I know you have been aware for some time that he was not doing well. I remember him as a humorous person who sure had the right car when we were in high school. Greetings to all of you, regret you lost both parents so close together. I am sure the loss of both is something most important for your lives
Ken and Emily Steil
October 15, 2012
Remembering Lou from the Gambles store etc,Sympathy to the Family. From Tom & June Lang
October 15, 2012
Sorry for your loss
linette stephenson
October 15, 2012
Vernon, Allen & Diane, you are all in my prayers. God Bless you.
Terry Drone
October 15, 2012
We are so sorry for you loss. Love and prayers are being sent your way. Love Bill and Jane Conrad
Jane Conrad
October 14, 2012
My Sympathy to Vernon,Allen & Diane Brisse & Family. May he rest in Peace. I will miss visiting him Last of my uncles to leave this world.
Ronny Kunstleben
Ronny Kunstleben
October 14, 2012
Vernon, Allen, Diane and Families
You are all in our thoughta and pryers during this trying time
Mel & Bernice Behnen
October 13, 2012
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