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Brian Lee Gorr, age 55, of Elko, Mn passed away May 20th, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his father Donald Gorr, step-father Delmer Petersen, and nephew Nick Young.
Brian loved to travel the country sightseeing on his motorcycle, duck and goose hunting, lefse making, camping in the North Boundary waters, his family, and his best dog, Zeus.
Brian was loved by so many and is survived by: his mother Glenda Petersen, daughter SylvieMae Boughton (Brandon Boughton), grandson Anthony Boughton, brother Dan Petersen (LeAnn Petersen), sister Cherie Lee Borck, brother Phil Petersen (Anne Monzel), sister Lorie Petersen, sister Sheri Costa, 10 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews as well as many other family and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 7th at 11am at Christiania Lutheran Church, 26691 Pillsbury Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service.
Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christiania Lutheran Church (952-461-2283).
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