Brian Daly, 56, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, as a result of a massive heart attack while in route to LaCrosse, WI.

Brian was born on November 15, 1960, and spent his life in Rochester, graduating in 1979 from Lourdes High School, and receiving a degree in Physical Education from Mankato State University in 1983.  One of his proudest moments was receiving the Excellence Award from the Lourdes Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 for his outstanding participation on the 1978-81 Cross Country State Championship Teams. He is the dearly beloved husband of Jill (Meyer).

Brian was a great husband, son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend to many, and will be deeply missed for his passionate sense of humor, great stories, excellent golf game, and devotion to the Vikings.  His love for, and devotion to, his dogs and those of friends and family was well-known, and they will miss his playfulness as well.

He is survived by his parents; Joe and Lugene Daly of Rochester, and his siblings;  Mike (Sue Toffanetti), Mark, Molly (Steve) Nierman, Pat, John, Rick and Colleen "Mary".  He is also survived by his wife's family; Gilbert and Shirley Meyer, Judson Meyer, Gaye (Ron) McCann, Staci (John) Veenker, Jennifer (Mat Browne) Meyer, and many special nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for 11:00AM on Monday, December 19th at Pax Christi Catholic Church (4135 18th Avenue NW Rochester) with the Rev. Joe Fogal officiating. A visitation will be held from 1:00PM to 4:00PM on Sunday, December 18 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Paws and Claws of Rochester.