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Pletscher, Brian F. age 70 of New Brighton passed away on 1/12/2026. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Kathy; children, Emily (John), Jacob (Leah) and Rosina (Spencer); grandchildren Otto, Chester, Josephine, Baby Pletscher, Murphy and Hendrix; Siblings Daniel (Holly), David (Mary), Timothy (Paul), Thomas (Betsy), Mary Ann (Carter) Siverson; many nieces, nephews, cousins, loving relatives and friends. Brian was born and raised in New Brighton and was an owner of Pletschers’ Greenhouse. He loved growing beautiful flowers but valued his family and friends. He was an amazing husband, dad, brother, papa, uncle and friend, and will be greatly missed. Memorial Service Thursday 2/5 at 11 AM with Visitation at 9:30 AM prior at Salem Covenant Church, 2655 5th St NW, New Brighton, MN 55112. Billmanhunt.com
To honor Brian's memory, memorial donations can be made to either of these organizations:
- Save the Boundary Waters: https://www.savetheboundarywaters.org/commemorative-giving
- Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
https://www.ilcm.org/donate/
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