David Louis Brislance passed away on Jan. 31, 2018, age 77.

David is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Jean Brislance ‘93 of Maple Grove, Minn., and son, Brett and wife Blythe of Duluth, Minn.; two precious grandchildren, Will and Aubrey of Duluth, Minn.; sister, Lorraine and Jeroy Carlson of Edina, Minn.; sister-in-law, Michelle Brislance of Tucson, Ariz.; nieces and nephews, Liz, Jon, Pablo, Elisabeth and Suzanne; Mary’s two sisters, Jean and Wayne Andreen from Los Alamitos, Calif., and Ann and Jim Friederichs of St. Peter, Minn.

David Louis Brislance was born Dec. 5, 1940, to Louis and Mary Brislance in Wanamingo, Minn. He went to Luther College and graduated with a B.A. degree in art. He worked for D J Peterson Paint Company in Sheybogan, Wis., and later for Holcomb Company in Indianapolis. He married Mary Olmanson Brislance in 1964 and they enjoyed just over 53 years together. They lived in Indianapolis for three years and 36 years in Isle, Minn., where David taught art and social studies for 33 years and coached boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, football and track. In 2003 they moved to Lutsen, Minn., and the two built their new home. David enjoyed 15 years in the “Ridge Above Lake Superior” for its scenic beauty and his wildlife photography.

David will be missed by many family members and friends. The wildlife and the birds will miss their “Chickadee Dave.”

Memorials can be sent to Wild and Free in Garrison, Minn., Wildwoods in Duluth, Minn. or Lutsen Lutheran Church.