Gale Brekke's obituary , Passed away on August 26, 2025 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Gale Brekke

April 18, 1940 - August 26, 2025 (85 years old)

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Gale Brekke's obituary , Passed away on August 26, 2025 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota

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Johnson Funeral Services Inc

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Gale Brekke

April 18, 1940 - August 26, 2025 (85 years old)

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Gale Brekke Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gale Brekke (Thief River Falls, Minnesota), who passed away on August 26, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Knutson (Guy) and Elsie Knutson (Rasmussen); her husband Donald Oliver Brekke; her grandson Michael Brekke; her daughter-in-law Connie Brekke; and her siblings, Vernon "Sonny" Knutson, Shirley Knutson, Gladys Baker (Darrell) and Elaine McKeever (Ole).

She is survived by: her sons, Kurt Barber, Terry Knutson (Annette), Robert "Bob" Brekke (Sue) of Billings, MT, Jay Brekke (Pam) and Micky Brekke (Nancie); and her grandchildren, Jessica Osborn (Doug), Shelly Tarnowski, Bobbi Sue Clements, Jonny Brekke (Mandy), Shanna Garcia (Mario), Josh Brekke, Doug Brekke, Stephanie Thortsen (Mitch), Derek Brekke (Natasha), Jenna Brekke and Macie Powell (Ray). She is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Services Inc



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Johnson Funeral Service - Thief River
105 Governor St, Oklee, MN 56742

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Johnson Funeral Service
420 Labree Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

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