Obituary: Brandon James Pederson

It is with heavy hearts and tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Brandon Pederson. After many years of struggling with addictions and mental health issues, he passed away peacefully at his home in Cloquet, Minnesota, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the age of 50. Brandon's mind and soul are now at rest.

He was born on June 24, 1974, to Greg and Jeryl (Chartier) Pederson in Cloquet, MN. Brandon is a graduate of Cloquet high school and entered into the Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country. After the Marine Corps, he was a self-employed floor installer and later became a Journeyman Ironworker. Brandon enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with family whenever possible.

Brandon is survived by his son, Kendall (Ella Walsh) Pederson; daughter of his heart, Makayla (Seth) Kitson; parents, Jeryl and Jerry Fink, grandchildren, Rayne and Lily Kitson; step children, Beau, Carissa Diver, Heather, Kelcey Soukkala; step grandchild, Tearzhae Soukkala; siblings, Robin Marine, Jenn (Joel) Soukkala, Julie (Rob) Schmidt; nieces and nephews, Kate, Jordyn (goddaughter), Allison, Annabelle, Lauren, Jackson, Ryan (Kenzie Prior), Dominic, and Alex; and beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Brandon was preceded in death by his father, Greg Pederson; paternal grandparents, Pete and Darlyne Pederson; maternal grandparents, Eleanore and Harold Ehmann and Gerald Chartier; paternal grandparents, Peter and Lydia Fink; Uncles, John Chartier, Kim Pederson and Jay Pederson; Aunt Donna (Fink) Rabideaux; honorary grandparents, George and Josie Prevost; and beloved dog of 13 years, Logan.

A Memorial Mass was held July 9 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Cloquet, with inurnment at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery- Duluth. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Home.

Editor’s note: This is an updated version of the obituary that appeared in the Pine Knot News on July 12.