Brenda Kersten

Brenda S. Kersten, age 76, of Isanti passed away August 16, 2025 at home. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 PM Friday, August 22nd at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti.
Brenda Suzanne Kersten was born February 14, 1949 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Milan and Muriel (Oswald) Schulz. She was raised and attended school in Osseo, graduating from Osseo High School in 1967. On January 27, 1968 Brenda married Jerald "Jerry" Kersten at St. John's Lutheran Church in Corcoran, Minnesota. In 1973 they moved to Isanti where they lived their lives for the last 52 years.
Brenda dedicated her life in creating a warm and nurturing home. Together they raised three children, Joseph, Angela and Jonathan. Brenda was a wonderful devoted mother who was always there for her children offering support, wisdom and love. She treasured her time with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She never missed the opportunity to support them by attending sporting events, concerts, recitals and school functions. Brenda's greatest joy came from spending time with her family. Her holiday gatherings were simply the best and eagerly anticipated by all who attended.
Brenda was a loyal employee of REO Plastics in Maple Grove for 50 years and continued to work full time into her retirement years stating she enjoyed socializing with her coworkers. Brenda enjoyed cooking, baking, camping with family and friends. She was a dear friend. Always dependable and supportive. Brenda was a strong, loving and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
Brenda passed away August 16, 2025 peacefully at home at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 2 days. She is preceded in death by her parents Milan and Muriel Schulz.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Jerry; children Joe (Yemi) Kersten, Angela Nelson and Jon (Darla) Kersten; brothers, Tom (Nancy) Schulz, Paul (Meg) Schulz and Michael Schulz; grandchildren, Evan, Hayley, Ryan, Willa, Travis, Troy, Jader, Cody (Megan), Dustin and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.