CLEAR LAKE — Brian Wesley Stogdill, 64, of Clear Lake, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at 9th Street Chautauqua in Charles City following a lengthy battle with renal failure.
A remembrance gathering honoring Brian’s life will be held at a future date, with arrangements and additional details to be announced.
Brian was born February 13, 1962, in Lancaster, Nebraska, the son of Virgil and Janice (Lidgett) Stogdill.
He attended Charles City schools and graduated from Charles City High School in 1980.
Brian worked a variety of blue-collar jobs as a young man before discovering the career that became his true calling: nursing.
He went back to school, earned his credentials as a licensed practical nurse and began a career centered on caring for people when they needed help most.
Brian worked at 11th Street Chautauqua before eventually joining Mayo Clinic, where he completed his nursing career.
Caring for others, however, was never something Brian limited to his workplace.
It was simply part of who he was.
Brian became a trusted adult for many of his children’s friends. Young people often felt comfortable confiding in him, asking for advice or calling when something had gone wrong and they needed someone dependable on the other end of the phone.
Many came to view Brian as another father and simply called him “Dad.”
He welcomed that role, offering guidance while also teaching practical life skills and helping young people find their way through difficult situations.
Brian showed his love for family in the kitchen as well.
He enjoyed cooking and baking and was constantly looking for new recipes to try. He shared those skills with his children, teaching them how to bake and creating memories together around food.
When the family gathered, Brian was frequently the person everyone counted on to cook.
He would prepare much of the meal himself, along with the treats and desserts that helped make those occasions special.
Later in life, Brian found tremendous happiness in being a grandfather.
He treasured time with his grandchildren, whether they were reading together, making crafts, watching television or simply playing.
As his health declined and he was no longer able to join in as much as he once had, Brian still found joy in being near them, watching and listening as they played.
Those moments became especially precious.
Brian is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Monson) Stogdill; daughters Ky (Ashley) Stogdill and Noel (Joshua) Mandt; grandchildren Bryleigh and Luna, Joshua Jr., Jayla, Remmington and Zoey; brother Christopher (Cindy) Stogdill; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Janice Stogdill; sisters Diane, Debora and Susan; and brothers Virgil and Marty.
Brian’s professional life was devoted to nursing, but his family remembers that his instinct to care for people went far beyond a job title.
Whether he was looking after a patient, feeding a roomful of relatives, teaching one of his children to bake, offering advice to a young person who needed it or quietly enjoying the company of his grandchildren, Brian found meaning in being there for others.
For the many people who knew him as a nurse, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend — or simply as “Dad” — that caring nature will remain one of the strongest memories of his life.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Avenue North in Clear Lake, is caring for Brian and his family. To view the funeral home’s complete tribute and updated service information, please click here.
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