Brian T Elsner

Brian T Elsner obituary, Watervliet, MI

Brian T Elsner

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Brian Elsner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hutchins Funeral Home on Nov. 10, 2025.

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Brian T. Elsner, 68, of Coloma Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025 surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones at Corwell Health, Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Brian was born Thanksgiving Day November 22nd 1956 in St. Joseph, Michigan to Theodore Jr. and Gwendolyn Elsner. He attended Coloma High School and was the owner of Elsner Tree Service. Brian lived with his life partner Pam.
Brian was known for his good sense of humor, story telling, kindness, generosity, and loyalty to friends and family. He loved motorcycles, hunting, arborism, and watching things grow. Brian was preceded in death by his parents Ted and Gwen, and cousins Ron and Mike Baker.
He is survived by his partner Pam Stuch, son Matthew (Tia) Stuch, his beloved granddaughter Riley Stuch, Kyle Oliver, sister Beth (Jim) Eisbrenner, brother Michael (Kathy) Elsner, and Nephews: Ted (Chelsey) Eisbrenner, Chris (Cassy) Eisbrenner, Walter (Kassie) Elsner, Niece: Caroline Elsner, and great nieces Luna Elsner, Hadley, Whitley, Blakley Eisbrenner, and close family friend Cindy Vilarreal, as well as countless extended family members and friends. Cremation has taken place, the family will have a private graveside service. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday Nov. 29th, 2025 from 3-5pm at The American Legion in Coloma.
Arrangements are being handled by Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet, Michigan
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Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

The American Legion (Coloma)

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