Daniel N. Brossart
Feb. 13, 1935-Dec. 30, 2021
Daniel N. Brossart took
the final survey of his
wheat field on December
30th, then took the hand
of our Lord and was led
home.
Daniel Nicholas was
brought into this world on
February 13, 1935 by
Frank and Elizabeth
(Voeller) in his rural Rug-
by farmhouse. He was the
youngest of five children.
Daniel attended a
one-room country school
in Rugby and graduated
from Little Flower School,
before choosing that
working with his hands
and tending to the land
was his true passion. He
proudly farmed his
family’s land, taking great
pride in being steward of
the resources that God
gave him. Daniel’s very
identity was carved into
his farm. The seasons-
Spring planting, Summer
haying, and Fall harvest-
were annual traditions
that Daniel tirelessly dedi-
cated his life to. Daniel
was a man of few words,
and they were always the
truth. Simply, Daniel did
what he loved and loved
what he did.
Daniel was united in
marriage to Isabel Walter
on June 19, 1956, in
Karlsruhe, ND. They
made their home on the
Brossart farm where they
welcomed eight children.
Daniel and Isabel created
a home that was always
filled with love, laughter,
and shared stories. His
first love and devotion
was to his family. Daniel
was never more happy
than when surrounded by
those he loved. It was im-
portant to Daniel that his
family value hard work,
go to church on Sundays,
and share a meal around
the table while visiting.
Faith and family were
the focus of his days. He
planted deep roots for his
legacy, making sure we all
knew that doing the right
thing was not only recom-
mended but expected. His
words and example will
forever be a foundation
for his children, 23
grandchildren, 13 great
grandchildren, and 2
heavenly grandchildren.
He will be remembered as
a peaceful, kind grandpa
who was always smiling.
Always first to lend a
helping hand, Daniel
proudly served on the Lit-
tle Flower School Board,
Little Flower Church
Council, Rural Fire Pro-
tection District Board, and
Rural Water District
Board. He was a faithful
member of the Knights of
Columbus. Daniel and Isa-
bel were awarded the
NDSU Outstanding Agri-
culturist Award.
Daniel had many hob-
bies. He spent many years
perfecting his pickled fish
and homemade sausage
recipes, and they were al-
ways family favorites. He
traveled miles to find the
best headcheese and
spent hours in his garden.
Daniel lived his faith all
his days, shown by his
words and actions. On his
final day, although un-
planned, he willingly
answered God’s call and
followed Him home. Our
hearts are broken, but our
faith remains. When we
hear his chuckle, we will
know he is near.
Daniel is survived by
his wife, Isabel, of 65
years.
Children: Steve Bros-
sart, Rugby, ND;
Sam (Renae) Brossart,
Rugby, ND;
Gerry (Dawn) Brossart,
Audubon, MN;
Sharon (Keith) Grassel,
Elk River, MN;
Shirley Johnson, Moor-
head, MN;
JoAnn (Trent) Teets,
West Fargo, ND;
Suzy (Gary) Kraft, Rug-
by, ND;
Dan (Jen) Brossart, Rug-
by, ND.
Grandchildren: Gary,
Scott (Hannah), Andy (Ka-
tryna), Jordan, and Kristi-
na Brossart;
Nikki Willett, Dustin
(Alicia), and Blake Bros-
sart;
Garrett and Lexa Bros-
sart;
Danielle (Peter) Jerome
and Kayden Grassel;
Maxwell (Libby), Wes-
ton, Kendall, and Carter
Johnson;
Brandon (Miranda)
Dietz, Ben (Kelsey), and
Bethany Teets;
Sydney (Jacob) Kuntz
and Noah Kraft;
Jackson and Sawyer
Brossart.
Great Grandchildren:
Reese Brossart;
Addison, Gavin and
Harper Willett, Myah and
Nevaeh Brossart, Soren
and Wylie Brossart;
Eva Jerome;
Norah and Josie John-
son;
Easton Teets and Char-
lie Dietz;
Sisters: Francis
Schneider, Rugby, ND;
Genny (Mike) Koble,
Towner, ND.
Many nieces and
nephews.
Daniel was preceded in
death by his grand-
daughters, Madison John-
son and Kathryn Grassel;
parents, Frank and Eliza-
beth Brossart; Brothers
Jacob and Valentine Bros-
sart;
Brothers-in-law Casper
Schneider, Roy Ell, Ben-
nie, Joseph, and Allen
Walter;
Sisters-in-law Alice
Brossart, Mary Ell, Ket
Walter and Lillian Walter.
Mass of Christian
Burial was held at 11:00
a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5th
at Little Flower Catholic
Church in Rugby with
spring burial in the
church cemetery. Father
Franklin Miller, Cele-
brant.
Organist: Glenda Mack
Vocalist: Sara Selensky
Readers: Danielle
Jerome & Sharon Grassel
Gift Bearers: Nikki Wil-
lette, Sydney Kuntz, Ken-
dall Johnson, Lexa Bros-
sart, Bethany Teets & Kris-
tina Brossart
Casket Bearers: Gary
Brossart, Dustin Brossart,
Garrett Brossart, Kayden
Grassel, Maxwell Johnson,
Brandon Dietz, Noah
Kraft, Jackson Brossart,
Sawyer Brossart
Arrangements with the
Anderson Funeral Home
of Rugby. Online registry:
www.funeralsby
anderson.com