Curtis Brian Engquist

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Brian died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on July 8, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was under the care of Ethos Hospice. Brian was born May 2, 1949 in Fergus Falls, MN to Curtis and June Engquist. He grew up on the family farm near Crete, ND and graduated from North Sargent High School, Gwinner, ND in 1967. Brian worked at Bobcat company in Gwinner after high school. He married Roberta (Bobbie) Pederson on November 30, 1974 in Stirum, ND and they had three children, Jessie, Jeremy and Joshua. In 1980, they moved to Fargo and raised their family there.

Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing horseshoe. He also enjoyed baking anything with rhubarb. His friends gave him the nickname of Buzz. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and often took them to the park and pool. Brian loved to visit, was a real people person, and had an infectious smile and laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, Horace, ND; daughter, Jessie, West Fargo, ND; son, Jeremy, West Fargo, ND; son, Joshua, Horace, ND; three granddaughters, Destiny (Harley McBeain-Easley), Kenosha, WI, Brooklynn, Horace, ND, Scarlett, Horace, ND; two great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Kenosha, WI and Stefan, Kenosha, WI; sister, Sandy Vorachek, Camp Verde, AZ; brother, Neil (Faythe), Glenwood, MN; sister, Wendy (Lee) Keller, Minot, ND; and many nieces and nephews.

Brian was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jeffrey, brother-in-law Paul Vorachek, grandparents, and nephew Chad Vorachek.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers and nurses from Ethos Hospice, Cornerstone Caregiving, and All Embracing Home Care who helped take care of Brian. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Ethos Hospice.

Brian will be buried in Preston Cemetery in Fort Ransom, North Dakota.