Sidney Peter Brosen, 86, of Owatonna, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Timberdale Trace in Owatonna. He was born January 19, 1933 in Owatonna, Minnesota the son of Peter and Mildred (Oxley) Brosen. He was a life-long resident of Steele County. He grew up on the Brosen family farm in Merton Township and attended country school. On June 4, 1954, he married Cornelia Rietveld at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Owatonna. The couple made their home on the Brosen family farm where they raised their five children. Sidney's life revolved around his family, farm and church. He was a life-time member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church where he faithfully served as an usher for 65 years and volunteered to help wherever needed. He was also the caretaker of Dania Cemetery for over 65 years. He enjoyed traveling and woodworking with reclaimed barn wood. He is survived by his wife, Cornelia Brosen of Owatonna; son, Dave (and Jill) Brosen of Owatonna; daughters, Robin (and David) McBride of Bonita Springs, FL, Jan Brosen of Plymouth, Julie Williams of Plymouth and Jane (and Phil) Mollman of Rosemount; grandchildren, Carla McBride, Kelly (and Gerard) Sokolis, Rachel (and Justin) Hovde, Kristen (and Jeremy) Bartel, Bethany Mollman and Peter Mollman; great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Anthony Sokolis; sister, Eleanor (and Kenneth) Stevens of Owatonna and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Mildred; sister, Charlotte (and Wally) Heers and niece, Sally Heers. A Luncheon and Visitation will begin at 11:30am on Wednesday, May 29th at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Owatonna and will continue until the Memorial Service celebrating Sid's life which will begin at 1:30pm. The Reverend John Weisenburger will officiate. Interment will be in Dania Cemetery in Havana Township east of Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to Dania Cemetery.