Our sincerest to the entire family. So sorry we could not make the trek back to MN. Craig & Kris Salzbrun Family.
Joe "Stubby" Salzbrun
November 13, 1959 – December 13, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg for Joe “Stubby” Salzbrun, age 52 of Luxemburg who passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident in St. Augusta. Reverend Ralph Zimmerman will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Parish prayers will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Mary Hall. Arrangements were by the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Joe was born on November 13, 1959 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Donald and Margaret (Reinert) Salzbrun. He was a 1978 graduate of St. Cloud Technical High School. Joe married Tammy Honer on August 17, 1985 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waite Park. He was employed many years in construction by labor union local #563. Stubby was especially proud of being involved in the rebuilding of the I-35 bridge in Minneapolis. He owned and operated Stubby’s Firewood along with his son Mat for many years. Stubby was an active member and volunteer at St. Wendelin’s Parish, Luxemburg Rec Club and a founding member of the Beaver Lake Association.
Stubby had a passion for hobby farming, fishing, deer hunting and he especially enjoyed making wood. He loved to spend time with his family and friends with special events; the annual 4th of July fish fry, winter Bocce ball tournament and family softball tournament. Joe was blessed with a granddaughter, Hailey Rose in 2008; Pumpkin had Papa Stub wrapped around her little finger and he loved it!
Survivors include his wife, Tammy; son, Mat (Lindsay Bahr) of St. Cloud; granddaughter, Hailey; parents, Don and Mucky Salzbrun of St. Cloud; brothers and sisters, Cindy (Kevin Kiffmeyer) Shore of Monticello, Dan (Patricia) of Luxemburg, Mary Lou Anderson of Becker and Julie (John) Kost of Harris.
He was preceded in death by his niece, Amanda Shore; great friend and cousin, Rob Reinert; and other family and friends.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Guestbook
In trying to visit the Wake on Friday night, I was overwhelmed with the number of people that truly love that family. Although I don’t know any of you very well, I adore Tammy and consider her to be a wonderful, kind and fun person. The testament to your husband Tammy is what was truly amazing. Although I couldn’t “reach” you on Friday due to the abundance of people I want you to know that my love and prayers were sent out to everyone of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss.
Tammy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May the wonderful memories of your husband help you through the difficult days that lie ahead.
So sorry to hear about Joe. He will always be in our hearts .
We will always remember the ice fishing trips with Joe and Grandpa Reinert.He was a very special man. Willing to help others and a good friend to all.
Peace to Joe.Tammy and Mat Our prayer for you is that our Lord will hold tight and give you time to heal.
Love and Prayers,
Dave and Pat
Gillette WY
We morn your loss, we lift you up in God’s deep love….
There are no words to explain how deeply saddened and sorry we are for your loss. Stubby’s soft heart, contagious laugh and smile will never be forgotten and will be missed tremendously.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Salzbrun family during this time of sadness. I can only try to understand the feeling of the loss of a child and brother. Hoping your faith will help you through it. God Bless you all.
Tammy, Mat, Lindsay and Little Hailey, Our hearts have been broken, this has totally knocked the wind out of this entire community and the good news is he meant that much to so many. This will forever change Luxemburg and all our events but we’ll get through it. I pray that in time…pictures, memories and all the stories heal all our hearts especially yours. He loved you all very much. And we loved him. And we’ll never forget him.
Don, Mucky, Tammy, Mat, Cindy and the the whole Salzbrun family–There are no words to comfort, but please know that we are thinking of you and remembering Joe with a smile. We think about his practical jokes and how he truly enjoyed life to the fullest.Sending warm virginia hugs and caring to you all. with love- Laura, Dave, Dawn and Brit
My Dear Salzbrun Families, there’s been a horrible tear to our soul’s that we all feel. To say “I’m So Sorry” or “God Bless You All – Our Hearts and Prayers Go Out to You” does not seem to be enough. Joe’s smile lit up the room and your life, you had to smile just being around him. Please know you are all loved and God IS giving you all his warmest, most heartfelt Hug as I send to you as well, at your time of sadness and grief.
Tammy, Mat, Lindsay, Hailey (and family)
We lost a wonderful life that brightened many people’s hearts…but we will forever have his love in our heart and his smiling face in our memories. Cheers to the millions of memories.
We’ll miss you big guy!
Tammy and family, We are saddened to hear about Stubby. We will never forget the good times we had him.May God watch over you and your family in this very sad time.We love you and take care.
Matt, Lindsay, Hailey & Family- we are sorry for you loss; I met Subby at your garage party and I know that you’ve not only have lost a father, but also a best friend. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Tammy, I want you to know that my heart goes out to you at this very sad time in your life. You have been in my thought and prayers. May God give you and your family the strength and peace to get through this heartbreaking time. God Bless, Sharon
Tammy, Mat, Lindsay & Hailey-
Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Stubby was a wonderful guy and we have many great memories with him to cherish forever. We love you all! Take care.
Tammy, Mat, Lindsay, Hailey & Family- we are so very heartbroken and sorry for your loss! Stubby was such a fun person and we are so happy we had the pleasure of getting to know him the last couple of years! We are here for you, and we know his memory will live on forever. Thinking of you all and love you bunches!
Tammy and Matt,
We are saddened to hear of your tragic loss. Stubby was always so friendly. We enjoyed many stories about your get-togethers, hunting and especially the bocce ball tournaments. Stubby was always talked about with great respect. We wish you all peace and comfort.
May his smile live on forever,
You will be greatly missed Stubby! You were one heck of a guy and enriched many lives. You will not be forgotten
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Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Luxemburg for Joe “Stubby” Salzbrun, age 52 of Luxemburg who passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from injuries sustained in a single vehicle accident in St. Augusta. Reverend Ralph Zimmerman will officiate. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at Mary Hall in Luxemburg. Parish prayers will be at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Mary Hall. Arrangements were by the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.