Mark W. Bramwell

Mark W. Bramwell, age 92, of Millerville, died in his family home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th, at Lind Family Funeral Home in Alexandria. Parish prayers begin at 4:30 p.m. followed by Knights of Columbus Rosary at 5 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church in Millerville with Fr. Jeremy Theis, Fr. Mike Selinski, Fr. Tom Rayar, and Deacon Bob Bramwell presiding. A visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at the church cemetery. He will receive full military honors by the Minnesota Honor Guard and the Inspiration Peak American Legion Post #527.

Mark William was born on May 13, 1933, to George and Nora (Lucier) Bramwell in Minneapolis. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith. Mark grew up in Northeast Minneapolis, where he attended school through the primary grades. He left his education early to work and provide support for his parents and seven siblings. Mark earned his GED while proudly serving his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955.

He was united in marriage to Phyllis Hockert on October 15, 1955, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Urbank. They made their home in the Twin Cities area, primarily in New Hope. Mark worked in sales in the printing industry throughout his career, retiring in 1999. Following retirement, Mark and Phyllis spent winters in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas and summers at Lake Aaron in Millerville. In 2002, they moved to Lake Aaron full-time. Mark was an active member of Our Lady of Seven Dolors Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and lector. He joined the Knights of Columbus at a young age of 21, serving the brotherhood for 71 years.

Mark enjoyed golfing, fishing, and cribbage, but cherished time with his family where his sense of humor, one-liners, and stories were sure to liven every room he was in. He was a generous host, always focused on hospitality to others. He genuinely loved people, especially the little ones. He would strike up conversation with anyone at anytime.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Nora Bramwell.

Mark is survived by his wife of 70 years, Phyllis; four children, Mark (Claranne) Bramwell of Plymouth, Mike (Audrey) Bramwell of Millerville, Patrick (Heidi) Bramwell of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Teresa (Dan) Terhaar of Millerville; 10 grandchildren, Matt Bramwell of Chaska, Adam (Kyla) Bramwell of Lino Lakes, Elizabeth (Paul) Solberg of Plymouth, Jennifer (Brandon) Schimke of Victoria, Mike (Missy) Bramwell of Dayton, Allie (Joe) Staton of Blaine, Jacy Bramwell of Anoka, Ben (Jennifer) Terhaar of Zimmerman, Hannah (Matt) Flanders of Coon Rapids, and Tom (Emily) Terhaar of Shafer; 20 great-grandchildren with one on the way; seven siblings, Barb LaFond, Bob (Darlene) Bramwell, Patricia Bruins, Mary Palmer, Katie (Steve) Larson, Cele (Bob) Gamradt, and Tim Bramwell; along many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are grandsons Matt Bramwell, Adam Bramwell, Mike Bramwell, Ben Terhaar, Tom Terhaar, and godson, Rick Butterfield. Honorary Pallbearers: Juliana Bramwell, Maggie Bramwell, William Bramwell, Jacob Bramwell, Lyla Bramwell, Austin Staton, Brady Evans, Max Solberg, Eloise Solberg, Bennett Solberg, William Schimke, James Terhaar, Leo Flanders

Lectors: Ben Terhaar, and Brandon Schimke. Gifts will be presented by: Samantha Schimke, Ava Schimke, Payton Bramwell, Owen Bramwell, Isla Terhaar, Hailee Terhaar.