Service Information
Gary O. Brekke, age 77, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 25, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Gary Oliver Brekke was born on January 3, 1945, in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was the son of Arthur and Lydia (Rosenow) Brekke. Gary was baptized as an infant on March 18, 1945, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 22, 1959, both at St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ in Forest City, Minnesota. He received his education in Litchfield, and was a graduate with the Litchfield High School class of 1963.
Gary entered active military service in the United States Air Force on June 12, 1963, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country during the Vietnam Era. He received an Honorable Discharge on June 3, 1967, at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington, and achieved the rank of Airman First Class.
On September 17, 1971, Gary was united in marriage to Peggy Holtz at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with one son, Michael. Gary and Peggy resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 50 years of marriage.
Gary was employed as an electrician at 3M in Hutchinson. He retired in 2002. Gary was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. He was also a member of the Hutchinson American Legion Post #96 and a life-time member of Hutchinson VFW #906.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, snowmobiling, garden tractor pulling, motorcycling, bowling, and his hobby farm. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Gary passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield, Minnesota, at the age of 77 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Gary is survived by his
Wife, Peggy Brekke of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Michael Brekke and his significant other, Robin “Sunshine” Retzlaff of Hutchinson, MN;
Brothers, Arthur “Butch” Brekke of Otsego, MN,
James Brekke and his wife, Wanda of Anoka, MN,
Rodney Brekke and his wife, Sandy of Litchfield, MN;
Sisters, Emogene “Genie” Erickson of Waite Park, MN,
Barbara Caron and her husband, Roger of Litchfield, MN,
Pamela Christensen and her husband, Ken of Paynesville, MN;
Brother-in-law, Robert Kadelbach of Litchfield, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Betty Eggert of Hutchinson, MN,
June West of Hutchinson, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Gary is preceded in death by his Parents, Arthur and Lydia Brekke; Sister, Geraldine Kadelbach; Brothers-in-law, Ed Erickson, Alvin Holtz, Larry West, Eldon Rath, Wayne Eggert; Sisters-in-law, Lynn Brekke, Marion Holtz, Marlene Rath.
Barbara Rasmussen says
Sorry to hear of the passing of a good neighbor. May god Bless your family at this sad time. It was long foot battle. Take care!
Rube Schutz says
Our sympathies to you Peggy and Mike. Gary was a great life long friend and will be missed by many!
Fern Hoff says
Peggy and Mike, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Johnson says
So sad to hear about Gary. I always enjoyed waiting on you on Tuesday nights for turkey commercials! Prayers and love to you and your family.
Jan Johnson
Tom Benson says
Gary was a good friend and fellow employee. My he rest in peace.
Connie says
Peggy and Mike. Jack and I are so sorry to hear Gary’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts.
CHERYL FROEMMING-REECE says
Peggy and Mike– I am so very sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a wonderful friend to my dad (Randy Froemming)…lots of 3M memories shared. My thoughts and prayers to you both. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort. Blessings.
Nita (Rath) Totushek says
Peggy, Sympathies to you and your family.
Rod Lindahl says
Peggy and Mike you are in my prayers. So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing.
Karen M Grant says
Barb and family so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you hard to lose a brother.
Sharon Lossing says
Barb and family,. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Brothers are hate to lose.
onBlessings..
Harry+&+Kathy+Berghuis says
So sorry for your loss.
Renae ashwill says
Larry and I send our condolences to Peggy and family! We will miss his friendly smile and wave in our neighborhood!!
Sincerely, Larry and Renae Ashwill
Verlyce French says
Peggy and Mike,
Sympathy to you with the passing of Gary, very sad news to hear. I worked with Gary for many years
at 3M. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Kim and Charlie Schimmelpfennig says
So sorry for your loss. Gary was a very nice guy and always friendly at 3M. Our sympathy to the family.
Corey Mclagan says
I send the family of Gary my condolences during this time. keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Dwyer says
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. May he Rest In Peace with the Lord. Cousin Sharon
Kirsten Haugland says
Peggy & Family-
So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I really enjoyed when you two would come to the Bonfire for supper or for meat raffle. Gary was a great guy! Blessed be his memory.
Jennifer Lewerenz says
Sympathies to Peggy, Mike, and the family. I liked Gary a lot. May his memory be a blessing.