Brian Poehler Obituary
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Kathy Odendahl
September 23, 2011
To the Poehler Family. I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Brian. I have fond memories of him in Richfield growing up. I always had the biggest crush on Brian. I remember how nice he was to me. Although I have not seen Brian for 28 years, it's wonderful to find out what a good man he became and how much his family meant to him. My heartfelt sympathy is with his wife and children and his entire family and friends. He will always be a cherished part of my memories when we were kids. My prayers go out to you. God bless.
Judie Hoffmann Tellander
August 12, 2011
Betty, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. No matter what age, losing your child is devastating. Even in death, Brian will always be your baby. I am so sorry for your pain; may God give you peace.
August 11, 2011
Betty, so sorry to hear about your son's death. My sympathy to you and your family
Jeri Juni Current
Kathryn Grebner
August 10, 2011
Betty - So sorry. No words can take away your pain, but know that you and your family are in my prayers. God be with you and give you peace.
Kathy (Herrick-Wiesner) Grebner
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Nancy Eggum
August 10, 2011
I was so saddened to hear of this loss .. Betty, you and I grew up together in New Ulm .. many memories. Those ties make you close to my heart .. and right now it hurts for all of you. I pray for God's peace for all of you.
Laura Behrendt
August 9, 2011
You have left your footprint on our lives Brian. We all will miss you and we all love you.
August 9, 2011
Melissa, Jake, Stephanie, Alyssa and Danielle, So sorry to hear about Brian. Rachel called me and said, "Mom, he was the best coach ever, I'll miss him a lot". Ditto that from the whole Kraft family. Love and hugs, Tim and Rita, Nick, Ryan, Julia and Rachel Kraft
Tim Anda
August 9, 2011
Melissa my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. The thing I will always remember is how proud Brian was of you and the kids and how he would help anyone out. He definitely touched a lot of lives over the years.
Thea Curtis
August 9, 2011
Dear Harry and Betty,
I was so sorry to hear about Brian's accident. I remember him as a young boy and a young man, and I know you were proud of him as he became a parent, too. My sympathies to you, his wife and children, and to all the family.
Vic Nodtvedt
August 9, 2011
I have so many fond memories growing up and playing sports in Richfield. Somehow Brian was always on my team or on the best opposing team. He was a supportive team mate, fierce competitor and a loyal friend. He carried a larger than life persona and will be missed dearly.
Angela Liddle
August 9, 2011
Brian-
You will be truly missed, its not the same pulling up to the house and not seeing a fire in the back, and you out on your "big" table. You where a great person, and alway could tell me and steph a good story, with life advice. i will miss you, and i promise i will watch out for steph as best as i can. Love and miss you
Angie Liddle, hey brian guess what i am really liddle :)
Mel Jackola
August 9, 2011
To the Poehler Family:
I was saddened to hear of the passsing of your loved one. Please accept my sympathy at this very difficult time. The benifits of a good life are many good memories. Cherish them, for they can live forever.
Tom & Paula Mitchell
August 9, 2011
Melissa and the Rest of the Poehler Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. We have great memories of Brian. He was a great guy and a loving person. God Bless Brian and may God be with you.
Cathy Sanders
August 9, 2011
Melissa-
You were our favorite waitress at the Legion and we never got to meet your husband but we are truly sorry about your sudden loss of Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
August 9, 2011
Dear Melissa and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Coon Rapids Girls Basketball Program
Savage Police Department
August 9, 2011
May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Poehler family.
Mike Millette
August 9, 2011
I haven't seen brain in many year's. From what I remember he was a great Guy thoughts and prayers r with his family
Susan Gallagher
August 9, 2011
I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Brian and speaking with him at the family gathering last week. While our visit was brief, this much I know: His eyes lit up when he spoke of his children, who were obviously his pride and joy.
My deepest condolences to a beautiful, loving family.
Michele Canilla
August 9, 2011
Melissa, I knew you in high school and remember talking with you about life and children. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and can only say, be strong in the person you have grown to be and in the man you loved, for that was also strong! In my thoughts.
August 9, 2011
you are in our thoughts and prayers....may God grant you support during this difficult time
Rollin & Linda Fahning, Shakopee
Libby Jorgenson
August 9, 2011
We were deeply saddened to hear of Brian's passing. His dedication to Coon Rapids Central Little League was an inspiration to both the players and parents. He will certainly be missed. We will be thinking of you and wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Libby Jorgenson
Coon Rapids Central Little League
Sharon McAleer
August 9, 2011
Melissa and Family - Sending you my deepest condolences for your loss. Brian was a great friend to all that knew him. I was honored to be able to see him at our 25th high school reunion. We were talking about how good things were going and how much he cared about his family. He will be missed dearly by all that knew him.
John Wall
August 9, 2011
Milissa and family: I'm at a lost for word's except to say Sly will be missed very much, I have not seen him in years but he was a great friend to me, and I fill very privileged to beable to say he was a part of my life, may God's presents be felt close to you and yours during this very sad time.
John Wall
Adam Dehnicke
August 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you guys. He was a good man. He will be missed. ADAM DEHNICKE
Adam Dehnicke
August 8, 2011
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man. He will be missed.
-Adam Dehnicke
Jim Poehler
August 8, 2011
Missy and Family
You are so very present in my thoughts and prayers. I feel much of your pain in this loss. Brian was so much more than only my nephew. He was the one who helped my build my home, offering so much of his time and expertise. He was the one who came out of his way to pick me up for family gatherings when I needed a ride. He was the one of whom I could ask anything and he would gladly try to help out. He was the one who gave his total attention and engagement in anything I had to say. He was the one who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He was more than my nephew; more like my brother and good friend. I will miss hearing an across-the-yard call of "Uncle Jimmy" as he always called me. He was not one to ignore someone and wait for them to say hi. He would approach with genuine caring about the meeting. While we will surely miss these qualities of Brian's that we experienced in his presence, we have the memories and the opportunity to build our lives knowing that we had the opportunity of knowing him personally. He has moved on but he has left us with his legacy and I am better for having known him while he was with us. God bless all the family,as well as all His children.
Uncle Jimmy
August 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Love, Terry, Sue, Greg, Jim, and Alissa. God Bless You
Emmans Family
August 8, 2011
We will always remember the smiles and waves Brian would give as we passed him in the neighborhood. He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences to the Poehler family.....
August 8, 2011
Dear Poehler Family,
All of us at North Sargent School, as well as, the community of Gwinner are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Donna Anderson (Gwinner, ND)
Barb Byram Weddel
August 8, 2011
Brian was a good friend of mine! He could not wait to be a grandfather Jake !! Everytime I talked to him, " Did I tell ya I am going to be a Grandfather" I would say yep in November! He was soo excited!! I am very sorry for your family!! He told me his greatest accomplishment was raising his kids! Hands down, no question or doubt about it, you kids were his life!! I will miss him greatly!!!
Mike Crawford
August 8, 2011
Condolences Poehler Family
Tina and I enjoyed chit-chatting with Brian while taking Daisy for walks along your backyard fence. He always had a kind word or a one-liner to put a smile on your face, you'll be in our prayers.
Mike and Tina
Lynette Johnston
August 8, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about Brian's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Vicki Ekbom
August 8, 2011
Dear Melissa and family,
Dave and I were so sorry to hear about Brian's death. He was such a nice guy and so helpful to the kids (especially Jake and Stephen's) basketball efforts. He will be missed.
Vicki, Dave and Stephen
Brandon Halverson
August 8, 2011
Me and my wife are very sad to hear the news. We spent a wonderful evening with Brian at the RHS 25 year reunion two Saturdays ago. Brian will remain dear to us forever. May the happy memories comfort you.
Brandon & Ashley Halverson
Luanne Sather
August 8, 2011
Brian will be missed by many, he was a fun kind hearted man, always had a smile on his face and a place in his heart for everyone. Poehler's take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey Granson (Morgan)
August 8, 2011
Dear Melissa,Children,and family~
My heart truly aches for you, your children,and family. I hope you may find peace and comfort with those closest to you. God Bless
Deb Burke
August 8, 2011
The memory I will always have is the night Kevin and I were ice fishing with him, and though I was clueless, he and Kevin let me catch the fish on the tip up. :) May God bless the Poehlers and in time, bring much needed peace.
Scott R.
August 8, 2011
When my sister called to tell me about Brian's passing I was shocked. The Poehler family is in our thoughts and prayers.
August 8, 2011
Dear Poehler Family ~
I am so very sorry to hear about the unexpected passing of your beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and most of all.. Friend.
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dana Heimsness Johnson
Tom Herbst
August 8, 2011
The Herbst/denDaas family is deeply saddened by the news of Brian's passing. We love the Poehler family. It is always difficult to know that people you care about are suffering. Our thoughts are with you.
Chad Yeager
August 8, 2011
Brian had done work for my family over the years. The world has lost a real class act...and Heaven has gained one.
Janet Poehler
August 8, 2011
There is a void in our lives which will be filled when we see you again in heaven.
Paul Coglitore
August 7, 2011
Peohler Family-Words can not express how sorry I am to hear about Brian. He was a great friend to me and many others. I know Brian is with God and has found peace. Please accept our deapest condolences during this time.
Paul Coglitore and Family
Jodi Byers
August 7, 2011
My heartfelt sympathies go out to Brian's family and friends, may he rest in peace.
Bo Bochet
August 7, 2011
We are so sorry to here about Brian.
He will be missed by all that new him.
You the Poehler family are a class act.
Our thoughts and prays will be with you.
David & Ruth Grengs
August 7, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Brian. Our prayers & sympathy go out to the Poehler
family & Brian's family. We have very fond memories of being neighbors with the Poehler's in Richfield!! May God wrap his arms around all of you & give you comfort!! Most sincerely with our love!
Rodney Burks
August 7, 2011
FROM RODNEY BURKS I KNEW BRIAN A VERY SHORT TIME BUT IN THAT TIME WE TALKED ABOUT GOD AND HIS SON JESUS. HE TOLD ME WHEN AT SUNRISE DURING FISHING SEASON HE FELT CLOSE TO GOD. THATS HOW I WILL REMEMBER HIM. THANK YOU JESUS
Megan Poehler
August 7, 2011
Brian was one of the few first cousins on my dad's side that I actually knew well. I don't think he even knew how much I really loved him. This family won't be the same without this wonderful man.
Jackie Kawiecki
August 7, 2011
Wishing I could make it in person to convey my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all of Brian's family and friends but can't make it living now in Naples FL...may you be blessed knowing how special Brian was to so many while alive and will be deeply missed by all!
Heidi Seyfert
August 7, 2011
I'm so very sad to hear the news today from Kathy. Growing up in Richfield behind the Poehler family, I always remember what a nice guy Brian was & such a close family. You will continue to be in my prayers!
Love, Heidi (Grengs) Seyfert
Rich Gronner
August 7, 2011
So sad about Brian! He was a very good friend! I'm so happy that I was able to see him at our 25th Reunion last weekend. My most Sincere thoughts go out to the Poehler Family!
Melissa Cole
August 7, 2011
Melissa and family - my heart and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I feel blessed to have seen Brian one last time at our reunion last week. He spoke with so much pride about the kids! RIP dear friend!
Shari Ives
August 7, 2011
Brain will be greatly missed. His comitment was his children. He would do anything for anyone... He's a great friend, the nicest man ever and great friend. There will be a hole in many hearts... RIP brian
August 7, 2011
You were a great freind to all, and will be missed dearly, you will live on thru your children,and grand children, my heart goes out to your family..RIP...
Michelle Byrne
August 7, 2011
Poehler Family~ Brian touched so many lives in and around the Coon Rapids community. His life was cut to short, but his love for his family will remain forever!
Michelle Byrne (Andover, MN)
Jeff Trapp
August 7, 2011
RIP Brian, your life was short lived but your memories will live on. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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