Derek "DJ" Bryant

Derek John “DJ” Bryant, 29, of Faithorn, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019, after an automobile accident in Menominee County. Derek was born on February 22, 1990 in Iron Mountain. He has been a lifelong resident of this area and was a 2008 graduate of Norway High School. After high school, Derek worked for Kiser Hydro in Norway, Stephenson Feed Mill Co-Op and then several years in sales and delivery for Aramark Services. Most recently he has worked as an electrician for B and B Electric a sub contractor at Marinette Marine. He married Laura Carlson on August 6, 2016 at St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. He and Laura became parents on June 26, 2019 to Austyn Jean-Marie; she was his pride and joy. He had many hobbies. DJ loved going camping with his family and friends, He also loved playing baseball and has played his entire life. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed, hunting, fishing, and especially trapping with his uncle Mark. DJ was a volunteer fireman with the Faithorn Fire Department. He was active with the Vulcan Relic Riders antique snowmobile club and served as their treasurer. He also loved building and working on his dream truck the “Orange Crush.” Derek had recently begun an excavating business called DC Enterprises with his cousin, Chris Hanna. He is survived by his wife, Laura and newborn daughter, Austyn; mother, Diane (Randy) Hanna of Norway; father, Gary (Debbie) Bryant Jr. of Norway; sisters, Nicki (Sean Inglese) Bryant of Kingsford and Brandi Matonich of Norway; brothers, Tyler Laurin of Faithorn, Destin Laurin of Norway and Troy Matonich of Norway; maternal grandmother, Darlene Hanna of Faithorn; paternal grandparents, Gary and Pat Bryant of Faithorn; Paternal great-grandfather, John Zahn of Faithorn; mother and father-in-law, Lauri (Alan) Strader of Fairborn, Ohio and Robert (Laurie Gardipee) Carlson of Kingsford; grand mother in law, Judy Carlson of Iron Mountain. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, including a special cousin who was like a brother, Chris Hanna, and many other special friends. Derek was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Elmer Hanna; maternal great-grandparents, Richard Crane and Marge Kizer; and paternal great-grandmother, Rose Zahn. Visitation will be on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm Saturday at the funeral home. Jeff Gagne will officiate. Burial will be in the Faithorn Cemetery. A celebration of Derek’s life will take place immediately following the cemetery services at the Longbranch Saloon in Faithorn. Pallbearers will be Chris Hanna, Mark Hanna, Brandon Street, Kelly Thomma, Tyler Laurin, Destin Laurin, Roger Gunville, Croy Smith, Aron Novak, Ryan Girardi, Jason Zanoni, Michael Dessellier, Troy Matonich and Sean Inglese. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for Derek’s daughter Austyn will be established at U.P. State Credit Union in Norway. Donations can be made in the Name of Austyn Bryant to U.P. State Credit Union, 601 W. US 2, Norway, MI 49870 Condolences to the family of Derek Bryant may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Derek "DJ" Bryant

February 22, 1990 - October 21, 2019