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Brett Monaghan Obituary
St. Cloud - Brett Duane Monaghan, age 58, of St. Cloud, MN passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at the St. Cloud Hospital.
A Memorial service celebrating the life of Brett D. Monaghan will be at 11:00 AM Friday, March 22, 2019 at Westwood Community Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, March 21 at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud and one hour prior to the service Friday at Church. Arrangements are with Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN.
Brett Duane Monaghan was born on June 28, 1960 in Grand Forks, ND to William and Darlene (Wood) Monaghan. After earning an associates degree Brett began working in Safety Management and Human resources.
Brett enjoyed traveling, riding motorcycle, and being outdoors; particularly bow hunting. He will be remembered as a kind, caring, gentle, and loving man who was always there for others especially his children and fiancé.
Brett is survived by his children, Grant and Eli Monaghan of St. Cloud, MN; mother, Darlene Storey of Mesa, AZ; fiancé, Deb Johnson of St. Cloud, MN and her children Devan (Dan) Haselkamp of St. Cloud, MN and Aren Johnson of Elgin Air Force Base; Siblings, Deanna (John) McLeod of Grand Forks, ND and Scott Monaghan of Glendale, AZ; 4 nieces and nephews, Laura (Jim) Fox, Jake McLeod, Dillon (Erin) McLeod, Erin (Miles) Barber, David Monaghan, and Ashley Sinclair; and 2 great-nephews.
Brett was able to see God's hand in all things, and all people. He truly appreciated the deep love of his family and friends.
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Ashley Sinclair
March 11, 2020
You are still missed and will be forever missed. Love you Uncle RIP
Dan Ryser
June 2, 2019
You will be missed by all of use, I can't believe that you are gone, you are a great friend, hunting buddy, we all had some awesome trips with you I will never forget all that you did for me. Love you buddy.
Ashley Sinclair
April 5, 2019
May you rest in peace
April 5, 2019
May you rest in peace, you always knew how to turn a frown upside down. I will always remember how much of a fun caring uncle that you were. I will always remember how you could turn an unhappy room into a room full of happy people. You are gone but will never be forgotten. We love you.
Ashley Sinclair
April 5, 2019
You will be greatly missed, you were a very loving and caring person, you could bring a unhappy sad room into a happy and smiling room. You are gone but will never be forgotten. RIP. We love you.
Sarah and Dan Cardetti
March 21, 2019
We will miss you Brett. Truly enjoyed riding with you, such a kind and thoughtful man.
March 20, 2019
We are going to miss you Brett. You were a kind and fun loving person and we enjoyed being your friend.
Dale and Sharon Wegener
Wendy Fischer
March 19, 2019
Brett, you will be missed by so many. Always enjoyed riding with you Brett, and your Deb. Introduced my husband, Deke and I to the River Riders group and always shared good times together.
Heaven has just received a pure angel.
God Bless your family and friends during this very hard time.
Valerie Macklem
March 18, 2019
Brett was my former brother-in-law and spent many years with our family. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting. I remember him as a kind and gentle soul and he will be missed, especially by his children Grant and Eli. RIP Brett.
Timothy Anderson
March 18, 2019
In 1977 Brett and I hoped on our Harley"s and took a 2 week to California and back. It was a great time! I grew up across the street from him and were very good friends.
He was a great person and we made many memories together. He will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace my friend.
Bonnie Buitendorp
March 18, 2019
To the family and friends of Scott D. Monaghan:We send our love & Prayers to you all-you all have been in our prayers since we heard of your medical problems. Love Bonnie Buitendorp
Beverly Marx
March 18, 2019
Brett taught me all about Human Resources. He was a kind and thoughtful person and will be missed by many.
Doreen Homuth
March 17, 2019
Brett you were my first love. I'm so sorry for your passing. I pray for your sons that they will find peace and serenity in the many memories of you. I know you were a good father. I can't believe I have to say good bye. Love you always. Doreen
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