Brian Lund

Brian A. Lund, 68, publisher extraordinaire, ace golfer, and Wisconsin sports aficionado, passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2026. Born December 30, 1957, in Ames, Iowa, Brian spent his vibrant life keeping his finger firmly on the pulse of Lafayette County’s news and community spirit.

A proud graduate of McHenry High School (Class of ’76), Brian honed his photography skills at University of Miami before transferring to Carthage College. He followed in his father Larry Lund’s footsteps, carving out a distinguished career at the Republican Journal in Darlington starting in 1983, eventually becoming publisher—a role he embraced with passion and wit.

Brian’s community involvement was as robust as his golf swing. He was an18-year volunteer firefighter with the Darlington Fire Department, a longtime Jaycee, and a devoted basketball coach for his kids.  As a publisher of the RJ he was tasked with the great opportunity to attend and memorialize public life in Lafayette County, where he spent countless hours at various parades, meetings, and events that Lafayette County had to offer. Brian cherished time with his family and friends above all else, and he was the ultimate fan of his children and grandchildren’s scholastic and athletic pursuits.

Brian was an avid golfer and could be found at the Darlington Country Club on Monday nights at men's Golf league and Thursday for a round with his friends. He was a devoted sports fan, especially Wisconsin sports and had at least one game on more than one tv at any given time.  He had a legendary collection of music spanning the decades that he listened to at concert volume.  He enjoyed time with his friends playing cards. As a quiet social observer Brian could be found enjoying the shenanigans at the local watering hole.

Marriage to Diane Lund on January 14, 2009, at the Lafayette County Courthouse was one of the many highlights of his life. Brian is survived by Diane; his children Carly Lund and Ian Lund; stepchildren: Cary (Sunny) Hubner, Jessica (Eric) Welsh, and Casey (Rachel) Hubner; and grandchildren: Hendrix and Aurora Lund and Sullivan Lund, alongside step-grandchildren: Hayes and Nina Hubner; Abby, Lucas and Connor Welsh; Calvin and Willow Hubner. He is also remembered by his mother Lynn Lund, siblings Margo (Doug) Stuseman and Miranda (Brett Vanderkolk) Cross and nieces and nephews. Brian was preceded in death by his father Larry Lund and daughter Tara Lund.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 24, 2026, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at the Darlington Country Club. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.

Brian Lund lived life with a twinkle in his eye, a tune in his head, a club in his hand, and a community in his heart. He will be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

 In lieu of gifts a memorial fund has been established in Brian's name.