Brian J Prissel

Brian J. Prissel, age 65 of Durand, died of natural causes on his farm on April 20, 2025.
Brian was born on October 14, 1959 in Durand. He was the son of Dennis and Audrey (Wittig) Prissel. Brian grew up in the Town of Lima attended Sacred Heart School in Lima and graduated from Durand High School in 1977. He then attended and graduated from UW Stout with a degree in business management. He worked through college at Mondovi Implement before returning to the farm. Brian married his best friend, Renee Trainor on October 16, 1982 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Durand. After marriage, they lived on the farm and raised their family. Brian and family grew the farm over the years in size and technology to what it is today, earning the respect of his peers and colleagues. Over the years he served on numerous agricultural boards.
When not at the farm, Brian enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and supporting their activities. Brian also enjoyed spending his summers watching his nephews play baseball, grilling chicken and fishing.
Brian is survived by his wife of 43 years, Renee; children, Ashley (Chris Evans) Murtaugh of Batavia, IL; Stephanie (Ross Dorwin) Prissel of Durand; Thomas (Emily) Durand; Chelsey (Steven) Rademacher of Des Lacs, ND; grandchildren, Brennan, Gavin, Callie, Finn, Audra, Lincoln, Jaxon and Joanna; father; Dennis of Durand; siblings, Randy (Janet) of Durand; Terry of Boyceville; Scott (Becky) of Durand and Denise Fetzer of Menomonie, special family Jennelle Wolf and Addysen Welch; nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Audrey; granddaughter, Abigail Prissel and son-in-law, Colin Murtaugh.
Visitation will be from 3:00PM-6:00PM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after the Orton Room at the Corral Bar and Grill in Durand.
Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.