Kevin Lee Brainard Jr., 47, of Chisholm, Minn., died April 2, 2024, at Essentia Health St. Mary’s in Duluth. He was born Oct. 18, 1976, in Postville, to Kevin Sr. and Janice (Doubek) Brainard and was a longtime Chisholm resident. Kevin was a U. S. Marine veteran. He worked as a millwright for Keetac, U.S. Steel. Kevin was united in marriage to Sarah Shackelton on June 21, 2003 in Chisholm. He was a member of the Northern Traxx ATV Club and the USW Union #2660. He was always proud to be an Eagle Scout when he was younger and was an avid sports fan, cheering on the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Wild, and was a loyal ESPN fan.