Brien Richard Finken, 63, of St. Rosa, MN passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the St. Cloud Hospital from complications of diabetes. He is being cremated, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
Brien was born October 1, 1960, to Leroy and Grace (Hanson) Finken, in Melrose, MN. He graduated in May of 1979 from Melrose High School. He mostly worked with his dad’s roofing business, and then driving semi over the road.
Brien married Cathy Workman in August of 1980. They divorced in December of 1983. In May of 1994 he married Therese (Mitchell) Withers. Brien suffered a stroke in July of 2009, which left him partially paralyzed and unable to talk. His wife and youngest son cared for him at home for the next 15 years.
Brien loved being with family and friends. He loved driving: his semi, motorcycle, 4-wheeler, even his lawn mower. He was definitely a wrencher. He loved country music, camping, fishing, and making huge bonfires. He loved deer hunting, riding and breaking horses, and he liked to collect objects relating to eagles. He liked to sing ‘Born to be Wild’ at karaoke, wearing his cowboy hat and boots. Brien was very outgoing and could out-talk just about anybody. He was sincere, loyal, stubborn, tough as hell, and would help anyone who needed it.
Brien is survived by his wife, Therese; his children: Michael Finken, Dakota Finken, and Tiffany Finken, all of St. Cloud, MN, and Mitchell Finken of St. Rosa, MN; his step-children: Jeremy Withers of Sauk Centre and Ashley Venske (Ryan) of Raymond, MN; grandchildren: Dominic and Savannah Finken, Skyler and Jordan Ansiel, and Nathan Douvier; step-grandchildren: Makayla Meagher, and Kaydee, Kayden, and Kylar Venske; siblings: Allen Finken and Leroy (Betty) Finken Jr. of St. Rosa, MN, Marven (Kim) Finken of Freeport, MN, Troy (Brenda) Finken of Montrose, MN, and Gena (Brent) Parish of St. Rosa, MN. Also aunts, uncles, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Keven Finken.
Brien will be very missed by all who knew him. We know his suffering has ended. He is finally happy again and in a better place.
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