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Brandon Sleypen Obituary – 8/26/2021


Brandon Thomas Sleypen, 47, of Delano, passed away at his home Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Brandon was born and baptized Dec. 31, 1973, to Tom and Sandy (Martin) Sleypen, of Buffalo.

He was confirmed May 1, 1988. Brandon attended Buffalo High School and graduated with the class of 1992. After high school, he attended Hennepin Technical College for diesel mechanics.

Brandon met his wife, Wendy Shank, in high school. They were united in marriage May 3, 1997. They were blessed with three children – Brandi (21), Zachary (18), and Ryan (17).

Brandon was currently employed at Northern Lines Contracting as a heavy equipment operator. He was a talented equipment operator, and could easily run or fix anything that was asked of him.

Brandon was in this industry his whole working career. He started out working for, and eventually running, the family business T&S Trucking. He then branched out with his own business, Brandon Sleypen Trucking, before his current employment with Northern Lines.

Brandon was known for his hard work ethic, and his giving, helpful, and selfless personality.

He was an amazing friend, and would give the shirt off his back to help anyone.

He loved and was very proud of his family.

Brandon was a motorhead and a diehard Motley Crue fan. He loved big trucks and equipment, snowmobiling, ATVing, boating, and being outside hiking and enjoying nature.

Brandon is survived by his wife, Wendy; children, Brandi, Zachary, and Ryan; parents, Tom and Sandy; sister, Kelli (Tom Carlston); grandmother Dorothy Gavett, and many other extended family members.

“To anyone out there who is struggling with suicidal thoughts, it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It’s a sign of strength.”

Services for Brandon take place today, Friday, Sept. 3, at Light of Christ Lutheran Church. Visitation begins at 11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. Refreshments will follow. The church’s address is 3976 County Line Road SE, in Delano.

Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo.

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