Justin Daniel Stockman, age 46, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2024.
A Prayer Service led by Father Tom Walker will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 3 pm, with a gathering starting at 1 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 4565 Pleasant Street SE, Prior Lake, MN. Justin will be laid to rest immediately following the prayer service at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
A Mass in Justin’s Honor will also take place on May 26, 2024 at 8:30AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16400 Duluth Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN. Father Tom Walker presiding.
Justin Daniel Stockman was born on September 11, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the child of loving parents Bruce and Patricia Stockman. Justin was the oldest of 3 children and also the biggest! Justin and his family settled down in Prior Lake, Minnesota in 1990. Justin would end up spending most of his life in the area. While Justin was in school, he was an excellent athlete. He excelled in football. Thanks to his size and height, it was almost impossible to get past him. While in school Justin and his buddies would often walk shoulder to shoulder in the halls acting as a great barricade! He graduated from Prior Lake High School in 1996 and then went off to college. Justin received his associates degree from Normandale Community College and then received his bachelor’s degree at Metropolitan State University.
After college Justin spent a majority of his career being an over the road truck driver. This gave him the opportunity to travel the country and spend lots of his free time seeing the sites. His father always made sure to tell him, “Make sure you stop and enjoy the places you’re at”. Justin also used his career choice to his advantage, always making sure to stop by his friends’ places around the country to check in on them too.
Justin was a great comedian and always wanted to make people laugh. He achieved this by doing stand up comedy! When he wasn’t doing stand up, he would be with his friends and cracking all his best jokes. Justin truly lit up every space he was in with his jokes and his smile.
Justin is forever loved and missed by his parents, Bruce and Patricia Stockman; Brother, Ryan (Kate) Stockman; sister Heather (Lance) Schuer; nieces and nephews, Hadley Schuer, Hudson Schuer, Grace Stockman, and Tom Stockman; many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and many devoted friends
Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents.
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Sara Bahr
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Justin was an amazing human and was always so kind and caring. I remember going off to college together, thankful he was with me. My heart is saddened by this news but hopeful he’s resting peacefully.
Brandon Romann
We came up through middle school together, graduated together, and stayed in touch all these years. He was a great man, always kind, easy to love. He will be missed.
Kristy Buesgens
This is so sad! Justin was such a nice guy and will be sorely missed! Prayers for peace for his family.
Jeff Turner
Thanks for being a great friend, Justin! Every time you were within a couple hundred miles of Cincinnati, you’d take the time to come see me and my family. We’d laugh. We’d listen to music and we’d have a great time. We grew closer throughout the years. I’ll miss your intelligence, your sense of humor, and your friendship. I’ll miss your random phone calls about the most off-the-wall, yet most insightful subjects. Rest easy brother.
Heidi Bicking
So sorry to hear this news. I’m thinking of you Pat & your family.
Tim and Bev Ostertag
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God bless,
Jim & Linda McMahon
Pat and Bruce – we can’t tell you how sorry we are to see this! Hugs to both of you!!!!
Patrik Evans
My thoughts and prayers go out to Justin’s Family and Friends. Justin was a dear friend of mine and an amazing man. Justin will be deeply missed.
Sharon Strandemo
So sorry for your loss, Justin had away of making people around him feel happy and like a friend. Sympathy and prayers Jim and Sharon Strandemo
Amy Edberg
I was fortunate enough to meet Justin shortly after moving to prior lake. He was very kind right from the first meeting. My deepest sympathy to your family.