Brian R. Garceau, 58, of Mekinock, ND passed away on April 29, 2024, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Brian Robert Garceau was born on October 20, 1965, in Wichita, KS, the son of Kenneth Garceau and Sharon (Wagner) Garceau.  He grew up in Fargo, ND and Thief River Falls, MN graduating from Thief River Falls High School.  Brian went on to graduate from Northland Community and Technical College in Auto Body Technology.  For a period of time, he was employed with the New Flyer Corporation as a bus painter and later with Wood Masters as a stove painter.  In 2012, he began his employment with the Minnesota Northern Railroad as a track inspector.  While living in Grafton, ND he became employed as an engineer with the Dakota Northern Railroad.  He held this position until his death.

Brian married Tina Hensrud on August 1, 2014, in Grafton, ND.  The couple moved to Mekinock and lived in the house they built together.  Brian enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and four wheeling.  Most of all, he loved spending time at home with his family and dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Tina; his children, Christopher Burns, Emerado, ND, Casi (Brandon) Dickson, Cheyenne, WY and Austin Garceau, Davenport, ND; his parents, Kenneth Garceau and Sharon Garceau; a sister, T.K. Robinson, Minneapolis, MN; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Merlyn and Sharon Hensrud; a brother-in-law, Jason (Kristina) Hensrud; a sister-in-law, Kim (Scott) Trenda; nephews, Jordan Garceau, Tyreese Robinson and Teyvion Robinson and his dogs.

Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the Historic Norman Funeral Home.
Family Greeting: One hour prior to the service in the funeral home on Saturday.
Interment: At a later date.