Bradley Scott Poissant, age 51, of Cambridge, MN, passed away on September 5, 2014.
Brad was born in Brainerd, MN on May 27, 1963, to Richard and Joyce Poissant. Brad attended school in Little Falls, MN. After graduating from Little Falls Community High School in 1981, he went on to business school. He opened his first business while still attending school.
On June 15, 1985, Brad married his high-school sweetheart, Shari (Kororll) and moved to Cambridge, MN. In July 1985, Brad and Shari opened up Fleet Supply in Cambridge. On May 26, 1989 they welcomed their daughter Kayla into the world. That year, Brad opened up a second store in Mora, MN, now known as FleetGo. In 1992, their son Kory was born. Business was important to Brad, but spending time with family was more important. He enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling with family and friends. He had Kayla and Kory snowmobiling and four-wheeling before they could walk. Brad was a member of the Grandy Lions Club for many years, where he also served as president. Brad was a good friend to everyone. He was always so generous and caring. He always tried to make things better and easier for others. Brad was very appreciative of everyone who was by his side.
Brad is survived by his wife, Shari, of Cambridge; daughter, Kayla (Alex) Gassner of Rosemount; parents, Richard and Joyce Poissant of Little Falls; brother, Brian of Sartell; sister, Barbra (Derek) Groth of Annandale; father and mother-in-law, James and MaryAnn Kororll of Little Falls; brother-in-law, Todd (Lisa) Kororll of Cambridge; brother-in-law, Tom (Diane) Kororll of Sartell; nieces and nephews, Hannah, Christopher and Jennah Groth, Mariah and Lindsey Kororll and Ryan Kororll.
Brad was preceded in death by his son Kory (5/30/14); grandparents, Henry and Lucille Poissant and Ray and Barbra Schreiner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.
Services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge at 11 a.m. with a visitation at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. and a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. at Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge. Honorary pallbearers are Brian Poissant, Todd Kororll, Alex Gassner, Brent and Amy Haupert, Garrett Schueller, Steve Beckman, Jeff Sandquist and Allan Smethers. Online condolences and photographic memories at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services.