04/08/2026
Please keep Shawn and her family in your prayers.
It is with the heaviest of hearts, and at the request of the family, that we write to update everyone that Fred Brand passed away at 4:30am this morning.
The family has asked that we share some details of the arrangements:
Visitation will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, April 12.
The funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. Monday, April 13.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Fred Brand to Christian Care, an outreach program of the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Sport can often be a microcosm of life. Riding literally 1000’s of miles on Fred’s wheel (the favorite of all the wheels to follow), Fred was in life, as he was on the bike. Steadfast. Stoic. Smooth. Polite. Respectful. Humorous/fun loving. Adventurous. Strong. Caring. 100% solid. 100% reliable. A true American gentleman. To all that knew him, his love for his entire family (especially Shawn, his three children, and all his grandchildren) was as obvious, as it was immense.
Dear Fred:
May the wind always be at your back. And may the rest of us strive to provide a wheel to others, as you provided for us.
All the love and peace to your wonderful family.
From your beloved cycling community. ♥️✌️
