Brian P. Bahndorf, 48, of Kalona, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home following a sudden illness. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026. More details will be made available closer to the date. Memorial donations can be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The Beatty Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Brian Paul Bahndorf was born July 17, 1977, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Dean H. and Marilyn K. (Graper) Bahndorf. He graduated from Mid-Prairie High School in 1995. Brian worked closely with Duane and Jason Brenneman as a bricklayer, then from 2003 to 2012, he was the facilities manager for his sister Brooke at #1 Sun and Tanning Salon. While there, he created lifelong friendships. In 2012, he became part-owner of 218 Tap in Hills. He enjoyed cooking and creating menu items for the bar, and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, photography, and music, especially going to concerts. Brian was a loyal and dependable friend, always ready and willing to help anyone that needed a hand. Brian’s daughter Ryan was the light of his life, and he was a loving dad.

Survivors include his parents, Dean and Marilyn of Kalona, his daughter, Ryan, his sister, Brooke (Shawn) Kauffman of Coralville, several cousins, and close friends.

Preceding Brian in death were his paternal grandparents, Herbert and Jean Bahndorf, and maternal grandparents, Eldon and Helen Graper.