Service Information
Brian L. Burgess, age 80, of Cosmos, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:00-4:00 P.M., at Cosmos City Hall in Cosmos. Blessing will begin at 1:30 P.M.
Obituary
Brian LeRoy Burgess was born on February 27, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of Horace and Opal (Rosebury) Burgess. He received his education in Potterville, Michigan, and was a graduate of the Potterville High School class of 1963. Brian was later baptized as an adult at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
On November 15, 1975, Brian was united in marriage to Sharon Kottke at The People’s Church in East Lansing, Michigan. This marriage was blessed with five children, Bret, Broc, Tami, Beth, and Ridge. Brian and Sharon made their home in the small town of Cosmos, Minnesota. They shared the most amazing 50 years of marriage.
Brian has an employment history that included Sales Manager at Ski-Rule Snowmobiles, Real Estate, and Home Renovation. Brian finished out his career at 3M, where he got to work with multiple family members and create many long-lasting friendships. He worked at 3M for 20 years before his retirement on June 1, 2009.
Brian and Sharon shared the love of travel! Which included going to local auctions where they would find interesting treasures including rare wood pieces which he would creatively use in his workshop. They enjoyed going to the casino, where the coffee was free and the nickels were (hopefully) flowing! They enjoyed going down to Missouri to watch the lunar eclipse, up to North Dakota to visit friends, and traveling over to Michigan any chance they could!
Brian enjoyed a variety of board games, card games, and outdoor games in which he was often bested by Sharon and the grandkids (Hand and Foot, LCR, and P.I.G. on the basketball court).
Brian painstakingly and lovingly made personalized gifts and keepsakes for each member of his family. He was an exceptional woodworker and craftsman.
Throughout Brian’s free time, he enjoyed woodworking, playing and watching golf, traveling, sports (both professional and any his children/grandchildren were enrolled in) and family get togethers which often included bbq-ing or large pancake breakfasts. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, family, grandchildren/great grandchildren, and friends.
Brian passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Hutchinson Health in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 80 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Brian is survived by his:
Wife, Sharon Burgess of Cosmos, MN;
Children, Bret Burgess and his wife, Theresa of Caledonia, MI,
Broc Burgess and his wife, Joelle of Charlotte, MI,
Tami Nelson and her husband, Travis of Hutchinson, MN,
Beth Imbuzeiro and her husband, Vitor of Northville, MI,
Ridge Burgess and his wife, Stefanie of Willmar, MN;
Grandchildren, Lauren (Bretton) Kooistra, Brady Smith, Alex (Hope) & Ashley (Connor) Nelson, Laryssa & Juliana & Nate Imbuzeiro, Ellie & Mason (Ava) & Evan Burgess;
Great-Grandchildren, Westlynn & Callum Kooistra:
Cat: Krissy Kringle.
Brian is preceded in death by his Parents, Horace and Opal Burgess; Sisters, Sandy (Raymond) Alchin, Suzanne (Jerry) Klont.
Kelly Inselmann says
Sharon and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our sympathies to you all. We will miss our visits with Brian and his friendly greetings as he strolled past our house. We will hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Blessed be his memory!
Mike & Kelly Inselmann
Cosmos, Mn
Diane Christensen says
So Sorry for your family’s Loss Sharon.
Paige Olson says
I’m so shocked, I’m so sorry for your loss. I loved working with you two when you came to the dental office. Brian will be missed. Hugs to you!
Leslie Degner says
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was such a nice guy and he will be missed so much. Sympathy and prayers to Sharon and the family.
Donna Meyer says
Sorry for your loss. Sharon & Family, Sending Prayers
Bonnie Paul says
Sharon, so sorry for your loss!!! Thought of you and Brian recently and was wondering how the two of you were doing. My thoughts and prayers are going to your family with deepest sympathy.
Darla says
Sharon I ‘m so sorry for your loss, I always loved running into you and Brian at the casino, I enjoyed working with you at Rexall. RIP Brian, your all in my thoughts and prayers
Scott Watkins says
What a wonderful life. I’m blessed to have known Brian. Deepest sympathy Sharon and family. A great man is flying high.
Donna (Ondracek) Engelen says
Sharon, sorry for your loss.
Cordel and Alyssa Ludwig says
Sharon and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will miss our daily visits with our dogs running over to the yard everyday to greet Brian. He was such kind neighbor, and always helped us out! We will sure miss him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Linda Cox says
Sharon, we are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of many hours spent in the hockey arena. Lee and Linda
Bernadette Fallon says
I’m so sorry. Brian was so kind and thoughtful, I worked near him at 3M and he always had a smile and a calm way to teach with patience. A fantastic sense of humor too.
Verne Meyer says
Hi Sharon,
Linda and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of Bryan, During those hockey days for Ridge and Corey, we had some many fun times together. About 11 years ago, we moved from the Hutchinson area, so we do not see too much of the Hutchinson area news. We were very surprised to hear about this and deeply regret Bryan’s loss. Our sympathies are with you. Please pass along to Ridge and Tami as well. Verne & Linda
Cheryl Buboltz says
Sharon & family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl
Mary Hoffman says
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing.He was a very nice man. Knew him through 3m. Again prayers and sympathy
Roger Hibma says
Sharon and family,
So sorry about your loss. I worked with Brian for several years at 3M. He trained me in on a new Auto Slitter; and I appreciated his kindness, patience, and thoughtfulness. He had a good sense of humor and always seemed to be in a good mood. May the Lord comfort you at this time.
Annette Gaspar says
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss of Brian. My sympathies to you and the family.
Pam luedtke says
I work with Brain at 3M he was so fun ! Sorry for your loss !