Stanley "Joe" Brooks came into this world on April 18, 1960 and left us on October 17, 2021. He was the fourth of five Brooks boys born to Russell and Ruth. Joe was born and raised in Byron and lived there until 2017, where he developed his own circle of friends, a talent he maintained and exercised his entire life.

He graduated from Byron High School in 1978. After graduation, he learned the masonry trade from his father and continued to work for the family business along with his brothers. Joe enjoyed hunting and fishing with his buddies, taking trips to Lake Winnibigoshish, Lake of the Woods and Ely, MN. He also enjoyed reading in his spare time.

Everyone who knew Joe would agree that he liked to have a good time. Joe struggled with alcohol addiction during much of his adult life but spent the last four years living at Silver Creek Corner in Rochester, MN where he also made many close friends. Joe will be missed by all who knew him.

Joe is preceded in death by his father Russell, who he joins in heaven. He is survived by his loving mother Ruth, his four brothers, Mark (Norma), Scott (Hollee), David (Jan), and Bob (Joanne); nephews, Austin and Evan Brooks; nieces, Alex (Brooks) Bennett, Chelsea Brooks, Sarah (Ptacek) Heath, Tara (Glasrud) Bigelow, Shanna Glasrud and Lily Brooks; great niece Charley Brooks; great nephews Brooks Heath and Russell Bennett.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial contributions to be directed to Silver Creek Corner in Joe's name at Center City Housing 2123 Campus Dr SE Rochester, MN 55904.

The memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 in the Byron Funeral Home. Joe's ashes will be buried at a later date in Byron Cemetery.