Brian Albert Bredfeldt - Roberson Funeral Home

Brian Albert Bredfeldt

December 28, 1944 - July 18, 2016

Royal Palm Memorial Gardens

27200 Jones Loop Road

Punta Gorda, FL 33982

+19415412928 |

Tuesday 7/26, 10:00 am

Brian Albert Bredfeldt, 71, of Port Charlotte, Florida, quietly and peacefully passed away in the arms of his daughter, surrounded by family, and went straight to Heaven on Monday, July 18, 2016.

He was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to John Walter and Adnell (Tatro) Bredfeldt. Brian grew up in Iowa and Missouri, and graduated with a bachelor’s of arts in philosophy and a minor in religion from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1972, and worked for General Development as a computer programmer and played viola for the Charlotte County Symphony Orchestra. He then went to work as a construction superintendent for Sam Broady Construction, helping build multiple Publix and Bennigan’s locations as well as other commercial buildings all over Florida. Brian was a licensed contractor who worked for Charlotte County for several years in mosquito control and then transferred to the building department as a plans examiner before retiring. He was a member of the Charlotte and Englewood Jaycees, a lifetime member of Elks Lodge No. 2763 and Moose Legion No. 58. Brian loved photography, golf, bowling, and most recently learning lapidary at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County. He was also proud to have scored a hole-in-one at Port Charlotte Golf Club.

Brian is survived by his loving wife, Linda Dawn (Zoellner), daughters Nicole Noles and Amy Bredfeldt; son-in-law and best friend Robert Nelson; grandchildren Angelique and William Noles and Noah Bredfeldt; sister Karel Burke; brother Alan Bredfeldt; and nephews Jason Burke, Kirk and Dax Bredfeldt. He will be greatly missed.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Lobo and the staff at Florida Cancer Centers in Port Charlotte and Fort Myers and New Hope Chiropractic for their compassionate care during Brian’s illness. He never stopped fighting. The family also wishes to give a profound and heartfelt thank you to everyone who prayed for him over the past year, including members of Pilgrim United Church, New Hope prayer group and countless others.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens in Punta Gorda. The family asks that any memorial donations be made to the Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation, 5202 Taylor Lane, Sarasota FL 34240 or online at www.foundation.flcancer.com/donate.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Brian Albert Bredfeldt, 71, of Port Charlotte, Florida, quietly and peacefully passed away in the arms of his daughter, surrounded by family, and went straight to Heaven on Monday, July 18, 2016. He was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Merrill, Wisconsin, to John Walter and Adnell (Tatro) Bredfeldt. Brian grew up in Iowa and Missouri,…

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RIP buddy - we are going to miss you!

The Port Charlotte Moose Lodge 2121 will miss Brother Brian very much. He was a great guy and helped out on many projects over the years. He will truly be missed. Our condolences go out to his family.

I was lucky enough to be Nicole's friend growing up and spent many days and weekends with the family. I considered her family my second family. I learned many lessons on what family truly is from my time with the Bredfelt family. My sincerest condolences he will be missed but I'm sure he is still watching over us all.

Brian, I can not express the emotions we are all feeling right now. I have so many memories that you and I have shared. All the people we met together with the tea company. The people at the Moose. The friendship that the two of us forged over the past 7 years. Thank you for allowing me into your life and allowing me to ask for Nicoles hand in marriage. Knowing you and spending time with you was a great honor. I learned a lot from you and about you. I miss you Dad.

I worked in Community Development and got to know Brian. Brian was a kind and generous man. I had lived in Florida for almost 15 years without air conditioning. Another coworker gave me an old air conditioner but I had no way to install it in my jalousie window without removal of the window and alteration. Brian said he would help me and he did. He reconstructed the window and installled the air conditioner. I finally had ac in my bedroom. I will never forget Brian's giving and kind nature. He was a true friend. I wish you peace and comfort.

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My heartfelt condolences to you Linda and the girls. May you all take comfort knowing that Brian now rests in the hands of our heavenly Father.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.