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Richard Brekke Obituary
Richard was born March 10, 1933, in Sargeant, to Henry and Amanda Brekke. Richard graduated from Austin High School in 1951. On Sept. 1, 1951, he married Carol (Mithuen) Brekke in Austin. From there, they built a loving family and he worked to provide for them. In Richard's early years, he owned a Shell Gas Station on Oakland Avenue in Austin, and then started working with Hormel Foods in 1967. Richard was loyal to the Eagles Club in Austin for many years; he was an avid member since 1976. Richard was secretary of the Eagles Club in Austin from 1999-2009, and in his earlier years with them was also chapter president for a term. He was a man who was always there to help, hardworking, never asked for more than he gave, and wanted nothing more than to be with his family who he cherished most. He had a love of fishing, polka, Norwegian heritage, and storytelling.
Richard was preceded in death by his daughters, Karrie Lynn and Pamela Jean Shirk, as well as his brother, Lowell Brekke. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Amanda Brekke.
Richard is survived by his wife, Carol Brekke of Austin; daughter, Jennifer Brekke of Rochester; and son, Richard Jr. (Connie) Brekke, of Rochester. Dick is also survived by six grandchildren, Jason (Missy) Brekke, of Rochester, Karrie (Chris) Fursa, of Rochester, Chris (Tracey) Fogarty, of Rochester, Mandy (Adam) Mergen, of Cold Spring, Minn., Matthew (Bridget) Brekke, of Byron, and Katie (Josh) Wachter, of Byron; nine great-grandchildren, Zygmund and Walker Fursa, Ayva and Maya Fogarty, Charlie and Lilly Mergen, Dylan and Cole Brekke, and Alex Kaping; sister, Marlys Trimble, of Austin; and nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 13, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, with Todd Portinga, associate in ministry, officiating. Interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the church for one hour before the service on Monday.
Please send memorials to the Austin Eagles Club for the cancer telethon.
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July 13, 2015
Jenny, you and your family have our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.. Brenda Link & Don Fuehrer
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Susan Nagel
July 12, 2015
Dear Katie,
Thinking of you in the loss of your beloved grandfather. May you feel his strength with you in days to follow.
Sue
Dave and Betty Dickerman
July 10, 2015
Jenny, our sincere sympathies to you and to your Mother and all the family. Know your father will be missed. God's Blessings.
Dave and Betty Dickerman
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