Brian Dean Priebnow, 66, of Alexandria

Published 9:26am Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Updated 9:26am Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Brian Priebnow, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at the Douglas County Hospital.

Brian was born on April 17, 1946, the son of Harvey and Florence (Weinrich) Priebnow. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Brian graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1964 and was employed as a printer at Estenson Printing in Alexandria since 1972.

Brian served in the United States Army, was a past member of the Alexandria Jaycees, a past member and past President of the Alexandria Kiwanis Club.

Brian was an active member of AA and very proud of his 28 years of sobriety.

Brian is survived by four children, daughter Raeann (Mark) Brosh of Alexandria, son Justin (Blue) Priebnow of Alexandria, daughter, Misty (Matt) Grant of Brownsburg, Ind., and daughter Mandy Bernard of Dalton; his siblings Richard Priebnow of Odebolt, Iowa, Dennis (Marie) Priebnow of Underwood, Linda (Ken) Kloubec of Alexandria, Bruce (Jeanette) Priebnow of Fergus Falls, Sharon Priebnow of Fergus Falls, and Peggy (Neil) Peterson of Larimore, N.D.; nine grandchildren Kylie, Alexis, Kobe, Bristol, Montana, Madison, Myles, Maddox and Marni; many nieces nephews and his special friends, Marcia Weisel and Dory Rusk of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, at Osakis Presbyterian Church, Osakis

Clergy: Rev. Tim Sutton

Burial: Trinity Faith Cemetery, Fergus Falls, with military honors provided by American Legion Post 87, VFW Post 936, and the Minnesota National Guard

Funeral Home: Anderson Funeral Home, Alexandria

 

Condolences may be sent online at www.andersonfuneral.net

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