Brent Kitzan

Brent Kitzan

Brent L. Kitzan, 62, Jamestown, formerly of Mandan, passed away on Feb. 3, 2022.

Brent was born May 16, 1959 to Harvey and Alice Kitzan. He was raised by his grandparents Ben and Adela (Krein) Kitzan on their farm in Hebron, ND and later moved to Mandan, ND where he graduated from Mandan High School in 1977. After graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

He married Charlotte Bartole in Bismarck in April of 1987. He welcomed three stepchildren Chaneen, Jesse, & Joe Bartole whom he happily raised as his own.

Brent was a cowboy in his younger years, and loved participating in rodeos. He enjoyed camping with his family and friends, and he loved his dogs. He enjoyed watching Texas Longhorns and Chicago Bears football games. He started and ran an insurance business for many years. He was actively involved in boxing. He started coaching when his son Joe started the sport in 1992. Along with his friend Terry Pudwill he ran the Mandan Boxing Club for many years. He spent many weekends driving carloads of young boxers to out of town matches. He later became a trainer and manager to professional boxers. He promoted many professional boxing matches in the area. He was passionate about the sport and spent many years dedicated to it. He undoubtedly shaped the lives of many young fighters throughout the years.

Brent was survived by his children Chaneen Bartole, Mandan, ND, Jesse (Rachel Forrest) Bartole, Bismarck, ND, Joe (Tiffany) Bartole, Hutto, Texas, stepbrother Kevin (Deb) Selby, Bismarck, ND. One grandson, Vance Bartole, Hutto, Texas.

Brent was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Kitzan and Alice Craven, grandparents Ben and Adela Kitzan, and half-sister Kandace McLaughlin.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life and burial at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery will be announced at a later date.