Brad F. Picotte

Brad F. Picotte

Upcoming Events

Mar

21

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Lindstrom

11900 Lake Lane North, Lindstrom, MN 55045

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Brad Picotte Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Lindstrom on Mar. 18, 2026.
Bradley F. Picotte, age 75, passed away on February 21, 2026. He was born to parents Melvin and Patricia Picotte May 26, 1950 in Forest Lake, MN. Brad was a well-loved 4th grade teacher at Lilly Lake Elementary for 42 years. He is fondly remembered for having a drink at the kitchen table, watching the news, and loving to listen to ABBA.

Brad is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Patricia Picotte; and sister Bonita (Bonnie).

He is survived by his sister Sue Picotte-Clark and nephew Andrew (Jennifer) Picotte.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 21 at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, MN. A reception to follow at the Municipal Bar in Lindstrom. MN

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Upcoming Events

Mar

21

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Lindstrom

11900 Lake Lane North, Lindstrom, MN 55045

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Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.