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Brian Rardin Obituary
Brian D. Rardin, age 67 of Faribault, MN passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at the Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Brian was born to Bruce and Louise Rardin on May 11, 1958. He was a 1976 graduate of Roosevelt High School. Brian enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1976 to 1981.
Brian is survived by his mother Louise; wife, Bonnie; daughter, Kimberly; granddaughter, Brittany (Cullan); great granddaughters, Raelyn and Willow brother, Bradley; sister, Luann (Jo), and best friend Jeff.
Brian was preceded in death by his father Bruce A. Rardin.
Private services will be held for the family.
The family prefers that memorials be directed to Bonnie Rardin C/O Luann R. Jones, 3416 Longfellow Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55407.
Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1725 Lyndale Avenue North, Faribault, MN 55021
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