Brianna Joy Weismann, 26, of Boone, formerly of Hampton, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014, in Boone. She was born on January 7, 1988, in Webster, Texas, to Terry Weismann and Mona (Weismann) Kotenbrink. Brianna graduated from Hampton-Dumont High School in 2006. In May 2007, Brianna's daughter Emilie was born, who was the light of her life. She attended NIACC in Mason City for one and a half years, graduated from La James College of Cosmetology in Mason City in 2011 and was recently enrolled at DMACC in Boone, taking classes for medical assistant and phlebotomy. Brianna also worked at McDonald's in Boone. She was a former girl scout, was part of the high school band, playing flute, and singing in the choir. Brianna enjoyed spending time on Pinterest and also enjoyed baking and cake decorating. She loved her family and especially enjoyed going to all of the family gatherings. One of her most memorable vacations was when she went to Orlando with her family and she got to swim with dolphins. Brianna is survived by her daughter Emilie Weismann of Boone, special friend Ben Abbas of Boone, father Terry Weismann of Marshalltown, mother Mona (Dennis) Kotenbrink of Hampton, grandmother Darlene Bierl of Clarion, grandparents Darwin (Darlene) Kotenbrink of Hampton, half-brother Christopher Weismann of Iowa Falls, half-brother Timothy (Beth) Weismann of Fort Dodge, step-brother Cory (Carli) Kotenbrink of Dumont (with one on the way), along with Cory's children Rachel, Joshua and Kaitlyn Kotenbrink, step-brother Brent (Jennifer) Kotenbrink of Hampton and their children Landon and Blake Kotenbrink, step-sister Crystal Kotenbrink of Iowa Falls and her children Makayla and Dillon Nolte, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Russell and Dorothy Dow, maternal grandfather Donald Bierl and maternal great-grandmother Pauline Bierl-Hamilton.
Burial will take place in the Hampton Cemetery.
Tributes
D. Batts wrote on May 31, 2014:
"My deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Brianna Weismann. I never knew her but from the pictures I can tell that she was a truly lovely person that added much to those who were touched by her life. Our Heavenly Father appreciates those who have made a positive and happy influence in the lives of others and feel truly saddened when that one has passed away. He assures that He is a God of all tender comfort and mercy and He guarantees a time when we all will be reunited with our loved ones again in Paradise on earth to never die at all. These assurances are found in His Word the Bible where we can draw much encouragement from. Revelation chapter 21 verses 4 & 5"
Nabil Chamat wrote on May 31, 2014:
"My sympathy in the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Nabil Chamat"
Gayle Rogers wrote on May 29, 2014:
"Bri . you always had a smile i love are talks about baking & your cool whip icing. you showed me what real faith and friend ship is. and went from a shy little girl to a out going women going to college. i am so proud of you Bri, I will never forget you.
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Amy Weismann wrote on May 29, 2014:
"you will be missed by many! Wish i could have meet you"
Amy Weismann wrote on May 29, 2014:
"I was never able to meet you brianna but I am married to your cousin Warren (who is your uncle Tracy's son) warren and I have been married 4 years and I can already tell that you loved that little girl more then anything. I hope to meet your little girl someday since she is such a beauiful little girl. I know you will be sending all that love to her as she grows older! RIP Brianna"
Amy Taylor wrote on May 29, 2014:
"Bri was always happy and smiling! I also loved her chuckle. I always looked at her like she was nuts with her Large Ice Carmel coffee with 4 extra creams and extra carmel. Loved our talks! Love you bri bri you will be missed at our McDonalds family!"
Angela Wadsworth wrote on May 28, 2014:
"Bri was a wonderful Person she always made me smile I will always miss her little chuckle she did and coming into work and her always making me laugh!! Bri was kind hearted, caring & very thoughtful!!!! Bri I will Never forget you you are going to be missed by so many . I love you thoughts and prayers for all her family & friends"
jessica wrote on May 28, 2014:
"BRI was a happy n fun living person who was always smiling!! It was great to get the chance to work with her!! RIP BRI!!!!"
jessica wrote on May 28, 2014:
"BRI was always a happy and loving person with personality that would light up the room!! I really enjoyed getting to know her at work!! RIP BRI u will b missed!!!"
Philip & Pauline Strand wrote on May 28, 2014:
"Our sincere sympathy to the parents of this nice young adult. Our son who also passed away was in her class and said she was a good person."
Jessica De Witt wrote on May 28, 2014:
"Bri was an amazing friend of my sister's. I knew Bri from going to get my hair done by Samii and she would always help. She is a lovely woman and she always made me laugh. She always had a smile on her face! I will miss you so much!"
Sarah Dannen wrote on May 27, 2014:
"She knew how to make you smile even if you had a bad day. Miss you Bri!"
Charlene wrote on May 27, 2014:
"Breezy always had a sheepish smile that was contagious when you'd see her.
We know she's with Ma & Pa smiling on us all. "