I AM very sorry that you lost your brother it is very tough for you good at the good memories about your brother together times with Lisa 6ypu are my best friend and player for the team FOr apokko with manager jenny
Brian D. Gapko
September 30, 1970 – November 21, 2017
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Brian D. Gapko, age 47 of St. Joseph who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, surrounded by his family. Reverend Jerome Tupa, OSB will officiate. Interment will take place at the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Parish Center Heritage Hall. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Joseph.
Brian was born September 30, 1970 in Little Falls, Minnesota the son of Rudy and Leona (Simon) Gapko. He was a 1989 graduate of St. Cloud Apollo High School, Brian later graduated from St. Cloud State University with a double major in American Studies and Economics. Brian enjoyed reading, music especially Tuesdays Open Mic at the Local Blend, sport target shooting, trapshooting, comic books, the Renaissance Festival and the occasional political debate, he especially enjoyed spending time with his cat Ollie. Brian was a very caring and kind man; he loved his family and friends and would always help someone in need.
Brian is survived by his father, Rudy of St. Joseph; sister, Lisa (Jason) Barker of Richmond; two nephews, Jordan and Jacob.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona.
Brian’s family would like to thank the Coborns Cancer Center for the care they provided, St. Cloud Hospital Imaging Services, CentraCare Home Care and the staff of Quiet Oaks Hospice House.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
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I worked with Brian at Big lots, he was always positive and had a smile on his face. he is going to be missed by a lot of people.
Brian and I worked at big lots in St.Cloud together.Brian always had a smile on his face and was always ready to help!You will be deeply missed by all
Lisa, Jason and family:
I was saddened to hear of Brian’s passing. Please know that you are and will continue to be in my prayers. May loving memories bring you comfort. Hugs!
Rudy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember you talking so many times about Brian when were spending so many hours carpooling.
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Mr, Gapko, you were my 7th grade teacher at AHS. (I was Mary Merdan.) Now my daughter Emily visited your son with her boyfriend Nate and his room-mate Derrick several times who were friends with Brian. It’s a small world. I’ve been thinking and praying for you on this very difficult journey and loss.
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St Joseph’s Catholic Church, St JosephSchedule Details
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Brian D. Gapko, age 47 of St. Joseph who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, surrounded by his family. Reverend Jerome Tupa, OSB will officiate. Interment will take place at the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Parish Center Heritage Hall. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Joseph.