Bryan “LeRoy” Kaale age 61 of Westbrook, formerly of Isle, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Sanford Sioux Falls Medical Center. Time of visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, September 23 at the Westbrook Funeral Home. Interment is in the Old Westbrook Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent via www.stephensfuneralservice.com. Stephens Funeral Service – Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bryan John Kaale was born October 2, 1951 in Tyler, Minnesota to John Ross and Melba (Nerem) Kaale. He was confirmed at Old Westbrook Lutheran Church. He graduated from Lamberton High School. Bryan enlisted in the US Army in January 1986 and served as a Heavy Duty Mechanic. He received his honorable discharge in February of 1988. On August 18, 1994, Bryan married Luceille “Jean” Small in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They were married for 7 years. Bryan lived on a farm for a number of years, loved to garden and work outdoors.
He is survived by his brother David of Joliet, IL; sister Audrey of Mora, MN; former wife Luceille “Jean” of Westbrook; stepson Jason Small; step-grandson Brady John Bakken Small; and several cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents.