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| | | Brian Joseph Bonstead |  | | Born: 02/20/1959 | | Birth Location: Estherville, Iowa | | Death Date: 06/25/2007 | | Death Location:Sioux Falls, South Dakota | | Service: Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. Burial is in St. Jacob's Cemetery, Graettinger. | | Visitation: Family will greet friends from 5-7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the Church where there will be a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Joyce-Alesch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | | Brian Joseph Bonstead was born February 20, 1959 in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Avery and Clara Mae (Schealler) Bonstead. He was a 1977 graduate of Graettinger High School. Following school, Bubs worked for Ted Erb building grain bins. In 1980, he joined his father at Bonstead Plumbing and Heating, and in 1993, he took over the family business. He managed the Hillcrest Golf and Supper Club for 8 years, and in August of last year, he opened the Side Street Saloon in
Graettinger.
Bubs enjoyed golfing and spending time with friends and family. He was one of the original participants in the Six-Pack Close Golf Fundraiser. He was past Secretary for the Hillcrest Development
Corporation and the Graettinger Economic Development Council.
He served Graettinger as Mayor for three years, and he was a member of the Graettinger Business and Community Clubs.
On June 25, 2007, Brian “Bubs” Bonstead passed away at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Left to cherish his memory are his parents: Avery and Clara Mae of Graettinger; two uncles: Francis Schealler (Doris) of Graettinger and Leonard Bonstead (Eadie) of Fairmont, Minnesota; and many cousins and friends. |
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| | Posted at: 07/08/2007 | | By: Doug and Janet Greene (Plano,TX) | | Avery and Clara Mae,
We are very sad to hear the news of Brian's passing. He was such a joy to be around and always a good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
| | Posted at: 07/05/2007 | | By: Jim Graettinger | | Avery & Clara Mae,
I was very saddened to hear that Brian had passed away. Every time I came back to Graettinger for a visit I would happen upon Brian. We always had a great visit. I will miss him.
Jim Graettinger |
| | Posted at: 06/28/2007 | | By: Cindy (Eaton) Anderson - Ankeny, IA | | Avery & Clara Mae, our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss his quick smile every time I come back to Graettinger. |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2007 | | By: Brenda Nyborg | | So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With Deepest Sympathy, Brenda Nyborg |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2007 | | By: Leland & Beverly Stiles | | We are so sadden by the loss of Brian"Bubs" our family will miss his smile & humor,always there to help..
love Bev&Jiggs |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2007 | | By: Kristy Simington | | Avery and Clara Mae,
We will all miss Brian !! That is plain and simple. He has left many good memories in this community and will bring smiles to anyone's face that speaks of his name. I am proud to say that I was related to him and your family. He will be waiting with open arms when you meet with him again. Love you !! |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2007 | | By: Kay Starkey, Tucson, AZ | | Avery and Clara Mae,
My love goes out to you. I feel as though I lost my brother since I was only 3 days older than him. Very few years went by that I didn't get a call on my birtday from Brian. He was a kind soul and always had a smile and hug for me when I came home to Graettinger. I will miss him this next trip and every trip thereafter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kay
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| | Posted at: 06/26/2007 | | By: Jane (Eaton) Jackson, Polk City, IA | | Avery and Clara Mae, The town will not be the same without Brian around. He always had a smile on his face and a nice hello when we came back to town. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2007 | | By: Laure (Miller) Oppenheimer | | Avery and Clara Mae, As a classmate of Brian's I am saddened to hear of his passing. Brian will be missed as he had a unique sense of humor and a willingness to help anyone. My deepest sympathy to you both and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Laure (Miller) Oppenheimer
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