January 6, 1961 - March 8, 2018
Brian E. McGlinn, age 57 of Richfield. Passed away at his home on March 8, 2018. Long time employee of Dakota County Social Services, coach in Richfield RBI baseball and an avid fly fisherman. Survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Sharon; his two children, Teresa and Matthew; parents, William and Louise McGlinn; siblings, Bill (Mark), Gregg (Mei), and Ann (Michael), as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to donor's choice.
Gathering
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
6:00 PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Visitation
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue S.
Richfield, MN 55423
I will miss The Spanish speaking Irishman, his grin, and the exchange of humor in the halls at Social Services. He was a pro! Not much of a poker player, and I know he is chuckling with me at that. RIP Brian!
Brian- such a kind soul!! Easy-going, calm, positive! You will be missed, my friend.
Dear Sharon, Tess and Matthew my heart is heavy with the tragic loss of Brian. He will forever be in my heart. There are no words I can say to express my empathy for each of you.
Condolences to the family and those Brian left behind. My husband, Jason, spoke very highly of Brian as a supervisor and poker buddy.
Brian, I have to be honest my heart is broken, my thoughts can’t process this sadness/Grief.
when we first met and tackled our passion with CMH in Ramsey 26 plus years ago, you were not only someone I admired to do this work but someone I inspired to be like. With your passion, knowledge, skills and most of all your open mind to all in any situation. Your calmness and quietness let me know you were always thinking. When you informed me that you were hired by Dakota County, I was like “where”? (we laugh). 5 years later, I came to interview in person and you were the one to come out to greet me, saying “Renee” if you don’t feel comfortable with me being in there let me know”, I said, “If you aren’t in there I won’t do it”. The story continues when you became my direct supervisor, what a sense of peace I felt with a bit of anxiousness of who it would be you clamed my fear once again.
Sharon, Brian love you all. Grief is hard, sadness is normal we all go through we had to push through it to get to the other side.
I’m learning there is no other side, No pushing through . But rather, there is Absorption, Adjustment, Acceptance. Grief is not something you complete but rather you endure. It is not a task to finish, and move on, but and element of yourself and Alteration of your being a new way of seeing. A new definition of self. You and the kids and family are in my daily Prayer’s. I will miss him dearly.
Renee’ M
HOLA RENEE
I’m Fernando Anacona from Chile, I tell you that Brian was my English teacher in the 80s in Chile, and we always remember him with much affection, during these years we always asked ourselves with a friend who would be Brian’s and we searched for him through the networks sociales and we didn’t find it, a few days ago I woke up to him again and wrote his name on Google and told me that he had passed away, what a shame. I would like to know if you have his wife’s email address or can you explain to me what happened when Brian was young, as I tell you, we were his students when I was 14 years old and now I’m 54.
I tried to look for his family’s email but I couldn’t find it, forgive me for writing to you, my mail is fernandanacona@gmail.com
Our hearts ♥ are in shock hearing of Brian’s passing. We are Nathan Daggett’s grandparents and got to know Brian when watching the boys playing baseball in Richfield and last winter in Arizona. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time ❤
I had the privilege of working with Brian for several years at Dakota County. He was kind, gentle, and always gave those of us who liked to talk a lot an ear. Being one of those I experienced his humor, his laughter, his readinessto help no matter what, and his absolute human and humane way of giving people in need the dignity they deserve.
I saw Brian sparingly as of late, but spent some time last summer watching the Twins lose. His manner and his warm and genuine spirit shined.
I’m lucky I got to know him and my thoughts, prayers, now and into the future when the flurry of activity slows.
Physically I won’t be able to attend and at the appointed hour my time will slow to give him and his family honor!
Sharon, I’m not able to come to the visitation, but I wanted to let you know my thoughts are with you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss! When you are back to work and need a hug, I’ll be around!
Francine
Brian, a gentle presence in a very challenging job! Our paths crossed infrequently while I worked at the county, but when they did I was always greeted with a friendly hello, something I value you more and more as I grow older. Sorry for the loss…
My sincere condolences go to Brian’s wife and family for the loss of their dear loved one. I would like to share a Comforting thought from the bible found at Philippians 4:7 ; And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.
HELLO, I’M FERNANDO FROM CHILE AND BRIAN WAS MY TEACHER IN THE 80’S, WE NEVER KNEW ABOUT HIM AGAIN AND WE ALWAYS TRIED TO LOOK FOR HIM, TODAY, MARCH 10, 2024, I ENTER GOOGLE AND FIND THE SURPRISE THAT HE DIED IN THE YEAR 2018, I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE MESSAGES ARE OLD BUT IF ANYONE CAN GIVE ME THE EMAIL OF THEIR FAMILY I WOULD APPRECIATE IT MY EMAIL IS fernandoanacona@gmail.com