Brandon Dean Mcneal

Brandon McNeal passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Brandon Dean McNeal was born in Minneapolis, MN, on April 14, 1973, the son of Lowell and Kathleen (Ibeling) McNeal. Brandon grew up in St. James where he was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church. He graduated from St. James High School in 1992 and continued his education at a graphic arts school in Waterloo, IA. On September 23, 1995, he married Randee Ringham the couple had two children and later divorced. Brandon raised his children living for a short time in Arizona before returning to southern Minnesota. He worked at Zierke Built in Winnebago until his health forced him to stop in January 2017. Brandon enjoyed working long hours and coming home and relaxing and watching sit-coms. He loved to draw and shared that love of drawing of flowers, cars and other items with his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and other family members. He spent his weekends working around the house which he enjoyed. He is survived by his children Kyle McNeal of Fairmont, Ashley McNeal and special friend Patrick Yonker of Windom, 2 grandchildren, father & step-mother Lowell & Janet McNeal of St. James, sisters; Sheila McNeal (Pat Brunner) of Mankato, Laurie (Brian) Wolle of St. James, Brigette Glienke of St. James, half-sisters Stephanie (James) Moldaschel of Judson, Brooke (Chad) Lange of St. James, other relatives including uncles & aunts Darwin & Cathy McNeal, Wayne & Anne Ibeling, cousins Nathan (Kelly) McNeal, Melonie (James) Vogt, Demetra (James) Ramey and many nieces/nephews and a great-niece and a great-nephew. He is preceded in death by his mother Kathleen (Ibeling) McNeal, grandparents Art & Aldora McNeal, Albert & Dorothy Ibeling, and infant cousin Matthew McNeal. Visitation 1 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, September 28, 2017 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Friday, September 29, 2017 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Friday, September 29, 2017 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James S. CR 27 St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081