Introduction
The tragic death of 19-year-old Izak S. Wixon has left his family and community reeling. Izak lost his life in a workplace accident on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was a young man with a bright future ahead of him, loved by his family and friends, and he will be dearly missed. Memorial services will be held on May 8, 2023, at Victory Christian Church in Balaton, MN.
Who Was Izak S. Wixon?
Early Life
Izak Steven Wixon was born on August 20, 2003, in Pipestone, MN, to Todd Wixon and Dawn Sherman. He grew up in Balaton and moved to Pipestone at the age of four. Izak gained a brother, Karter, a few years later.
Interests and Activities
Izak was a student-athlete who was involved in wrestling and football in school. He was a hard worker who held several jobs during his high school years, including at Hank's Grocery, Walmart, Casey's, and Daktronics. He graduated from Brookings High School in 2022 and recently started working for Bowes Construction until his untimely passing.
Izak was known for his love of working on his truck. He was a do-it-yourselfer who learned to fix it through countless calls to his family and watching YouTube videos. He also enjoyed hunting, being on the search for his next gun, and spending time with his younger cousins. He liked to bake Rice Krispies and Brownies and was notorious for cutting his piece out of the middle of the pan. He always brought his own Tupperware to family meals so he could take leftovers home.
Family and Community
Izak loved his family deeply and was quick to call any one of them to share his latest adventures. He was a strong young man who always made the best out of any trial he went through. He will be dearly missed by his father, Todd Wixon (fiancé Angela Bakewell) of Brookings, SD; brother, Karter (Emilea Thooft) of Pipestone, MN, grandma, Dar Sherman (Bryan Haack) of Balaton, MN; step-grandpa, Gary ‘Fred’ Vos of Lake Benton, MN; great-grandma Janice Steinle of Marshall, MN; great-grandpa Duane Petersen of Marshall, MN; uncles and aunts, Brian and Carol Wixon of Marshall, MN, Danny Wixon of Brookings, SD, Austin Wixon of Sioux Falls, SD, Danielle and Casey Benson of Cottonwood, MN, DeziRae and Brad Steele of Pipestone, MN; girlfriend, Kiran Vugteveen of Brookings, SD; along with many cousins and friends.
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Honoring Izak's Life: Memorial Service and Visitation
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11:00 am at Victory Christian Church in Balaton, MN. Due to current restrictions, the service will be live-streamed to allow those unable to attend in person to pay their respects. Prior to the service, there will be a visitation on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Rude's Funeral Home in Brookings, SD. A prayer service will begin at 5:00 pm on Sunday. On Monday, there will also be a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.
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Remembering Izak: A Life Celebrated
Izak's passing has left a profound impact on his family and friends. He will be dearly missed, but his memory will live on through those who knew and loved him. The outpouring of support from the community has been a source of comfort for his family during this difficult time.
We will always remember Izak as a person who lived life on his terms, with passion and purpose. He brought joy and laughter to those around him, and his passing is a reminder to cherish every moment we have with the people we love.
FAQs
What caused Izak's passing?
Izak passed away from injuries sustained in a workplace accident.
When and where will the memorial service be held?
The memorial service will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11:00 am at Victory Christian Church in Balaton, MN. Due to current restrictions, the service will be
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