Brian "Sam" L Neubauer

Brian "Sam" Linn Neubauer, 81, passed away on Saturday September 26, 2026 at St Francis Nursing Home, Breckenridge, MN.

Brian "Sam" Linn Neubauer was born on April 1, 1945, in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to Raymond and Minnie (Hornstine) Neubauer. He attended school in Campbell, Minnesota, graduating from Campbell High School. Sam was baptized and confirmed at St. Gall's Church in Tintah, Minnesota, and had been a faithful member of Breckenridge Lutheran Church since 1969.

On March 28, 1969, Sam married the love of his life, MaryAnn Garvey. Together they made their home in Brushvale, Minnesota, where Sam managed the Kent-Doran Grain Elevator until 1976. The couple then moved to Breckenridge, Minnesota, where Sam resided for the remainder of his life.

Sam was employed at Minn-Dak Farmers’ Cooperative in Wahpeton, North Dakota, from 1976 until his retirement in 2010. After he retired, Brian went to work for Leroy and Jason Ehlert, driving truck and operating heavy equipment for several years.

On May 20, 2022, Sam was united in marriage to Sandra Jacobson. During the past four years, Sam and Sandra enjoyed countless adventures together, including rides in their side-by-side, fishing trips, gathering with friends to cheer on the NDSU Bison and Minnesota Vikings, and relaxing together on their patio. They shared many cherished memories and enjoyed every moment spent together.

Sam will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Sandra Neubauer; his grandchildren, Cari (James) Ridley of West Fargo, North Dakota, Jayson Storo of Pickerel Lake, Minnesota, and Samuel (Elisha) Storo of Wahpeton, North Dakota; his great-grandchildren, Cassandra (Storo) Swenson, Jordan and Jasmine Ridley, Brady and Jada (Isaac) Storo, and Madalyn, Kylie and Caleb Storo; his great-great-grandchildren, Madison and Parker Swenson and Nova and Atlas Meyer; his brother, Bruce Neubauer; his sister, Tracy; his stepdaughter, Nicole Clinton; and his stepson, Wade Clinton, and all who called him friend.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, MaryAnn; his parents, Raymond and Minnie Neubauer; his grandparents; his stepdaughter, Brenda (Jay) Storo; his brothers, Curt and Terry Neubauer; and his sister, Waiva.

The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of St. Francis Nursing Home and Hospice in Breckenridge, Minnesota, for the kindness, care, and support they provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Red River Area Sportsman Club, the Valley-Lake Boys Home, or the Minnesota Youth Shotgun Association.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home in Breckenridge, Minnesota. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Breckenridge, Minnesota.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Minnesota.