Edward Paul Montbriand

After a courageous 2-year battle with lung cancer, we peacefully lost our husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle, barber and friend Edward Paul Montbriand on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul at the age of 64.Ed was born to Maurice and Shirley Montbriand on September 27, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Ed attended high school in Stillwater and graduated in 1970. He then attended Brooks Barber School in St. Paul. On July 9, 1971, Ed united in marriage with the love of his life Sandra Anderson. Ed and Sandy then had their two children, Maurice in 1974 and Michelle in 1976. In 1978, Ed and Sandy moved to Pine City where Ed opened Pine City Barber Stylist which he ran until retiring in 2014.Ed was an integral part of the community serving three terms as Pine County Commissioner. Ed loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, camping, hunting, ATVing, and any other type of socializing that came his way. He will be greatly missed by so many.Ed is survived by his wife Sandra of Pine City; children Maury (Tanya) Montbriand of Pine City and Michelle (Andy) Risland of Bemidji; grandchildren Elivia Montbriand, Johie Risland and Auzie Risland; brothers Stuart (Sandy) Montbriand of Centerville, Jeff Montbriand of Stillwater, Mark (Rita) Montbriand of Bass Lake, Wisconsin; many other relatives and friends.Ed is preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Shirley Montbriand; brothers Scotty Montbriand and Mickey Montbriand.A time for family and friends to gather is planned for Friday, (9/22/2017) 2-4:00 PM at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. Following the visitation at the funeral chapel, a celebration of Ed's life will take place at the Heath-Perkins American Legion in Pine City.The family has requested memorials may be given in Ed's memory to the American Cancer Society, 2500 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 or cancer.orgFuneral arrangements are entrusted to the: Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Chapel. www.FuneralAndCremationService.com