SHANSTROM, Brian Edward 1966 - 2022

SHANSTROM, DAY, STEVER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/20/2022 at 16:21:00

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, March 7, 2022
Page 6, Column 1

BRIAN EDWARD SHANSTROM
Libertyville

Brian Edward SHANSTROM, 56, of Libertyville, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his home.

Visitation for family and friends will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Behner Funeral Home with Pastor John Wilbur officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Fell Cemetery, Libertyville, IA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Libertyville Fire Department and mailed to Amanda DAY, 1242 182nd Street, Batavia, IA 52533.

Brian was born February 4, 1966, in Iowa City. He married Janine STEVER on March 19, 1988, and they later divorced.

Brian worked as a mechanic at Fesler's for 30 years and the last two years at Myers Automotive. He prefered working on Ford cars/trucks. Since Brian was 18, he served as a volunteer firefighter for Libertyville. He enjoyed competing in garden tractor pulls and was a member of the Great River Tractor Pulling. Brian collected stompers (motorized trucks), hot wheels and Budweiser memorabilia. He was a Richard Petty fan.

Brian will be missed by his daughter, Amanda (Eric Parker) DAY of Batavia; two grandchildren, Alex HUDSON and Owen DAY; aunts, uncles and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbie; mother, Shirley; and grandparents.

Online condolences may be made to the family at behnerfh.com.

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"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Front Page, and Page 2

Libertyville firefighter dies after fighting fire

By Andy Hallman,
Southeast Iowa Union

LIBERTYVILLE--A Libertyville firefighter died last week, a couple of days after he responded to a grass fire.

Brian Edward SHANSTROM, 56, of Libertyville, died on Thursday, March 3 at his home. According to a news release from Libertyville Fire and Rescue, SHANSTROM died in the line of duty after fighting a grass fire on Tuesday, March 1.

"It is with great sadness that Libertyville Fire and Rescue announces the line of duty death of Firefighter Brian Edward SHANSTROM," said Libertyville Fire Chief Gerrad Goodrich. "Firefighter SHANSTROM was a dedicated member of the Libertyville Fire Department for nearly 40 years. His tragic and unexpected passing reminds us of the dangers we all face as brothers and sisters in the emergency services family."

Goodrich said SHANSTROM had a lot of knowledge about fighting fires, and everyone on the department learned a thing or two from him.

"Brian was someone who would drop what he was doing to help out in any way he could," Goodrich said. "He could build and fix just about anything."

Goodrich recalled how SHANSTROM had a passion for firefighting and tractor pulling.

"He will be missed by many," Goodrich said.

Visitation will be held at Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday.

Libertyville Fire and Rescue is assisting SHANSTROM's family and affected emergency service personnel.

"Please keep Firefighter SHANSTROM's family, and the men and women of our department, in your thoughts and prayers," read the news release from Libertyville Fire and Rescue.

The City of Fairfield offered its condolences to SHANSTROM's friends and co-workers, too. In a post on the City of Fairfield Facebook page, the city wrote, "Thank you Firefighter SHANSTROM for your service to the City of Libertyville and the surrounding areas. Mutual aid goes both ways, so we thank you for your nearly 40 years of service to the community of Fairfield as well."

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