David Brandt Dunn, age 62 originally of Ellendale, MN passed away October 30, 2019 in Clarks Grove MN at the home of a dear family friend after battling cancer for many years.
David (Brandt as he came to be called) was the first born to Wallace (Wally) Dunn and Dee (Sabbadino) Dunn on February 11th, 1957. He attended Ellendale High School and graduated class of 1975. Brandt attended college and graduated with a bachelors degree in Chemistry from the U of M Duluth.
After college David Brandt went on to hone the woodworking skills he had learned in high school and made it his passionate profession to provide people with fine woodwork cabinetry and furniture for their homes. He initially operated his business in New York City and then began moving around the country as his desire for travel inspired him.
David Brandt also spent many years working as a part of the fundraising teams for the NY Philharmonic and the LA Opera.
David Brandt is survived by his siblings Lisa Dunn (Bob Wayne) of Ellendale, and Leah (Ruth) Scott (William) of Alaska. Also survived by his Uncle Lloyd Dunn, uncle/aunt Joseph and Julie Sabbadino and many cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wally and Dee, grandparents: Walter and Vanda Dunn, and David and Madeline Sabbadino, aunts and uncles and a cousin.
A private memorial gathering will happen in MN after harvest, and with his friends around the country in mind, instead of memorial donations please feel free to do a mindful activity that honors and respects who David Brandt was in your life.
“May his memory be for a blessing” …. (A friend of Brandt’s wish)