Born to Ernest "Ernie" and Ramona Jane Gasperich in 1957, Brian, sometimes called "Bubba," was the middle of three children and the only boy. He attended Ryan Elementary in Hancock and graduated from Hancock Central High School, where he was a proud member of the football and hockey teams, in 1975. Following this, he gained employment in the dry cleaning industry. The majority of his working life, however, was spent in the employ of the Ojibwa Casino in Baraga, where he worked as a dealer and later as a manager. He was well-respected by the other employees and took great pride in his position at the casino.
He married his beloved and loving wife, Marguerite, on August 1, 1977. This would have been his parents' twenty-sixth anniversary. The two had no children, but were fond of animals. Famous in the family for his unwitting adoption of a pack of neighborhood raccoons, Brian also left two beloved cats, Lizzie and Shania, upon his death.
Brian gained a reputation as skilled with technology. He was always regarded as the "geek" in the family by his many relatives. He possessed an extensive media library and could quickly master any software for PCs. Besides technology, Brian also had a fondness for John Deere products and devoted an entire room of his house to his collection. His vehicular passions extended to motorcycles and Ford pick-ups. Brian was also well-known for being the best storyteller around. He particularly loved to share ghost stories and enjoyed hearing tales of the macabre. His knowledge and experiences with the paranormal eventually led to a featured article in the local newspaper, which he thought a great honor.
Brian was always available for his family in times of need and frequently reached out to those who were struggling. He stood for honesty and integrity in every situation, even when a lesser man would have abandoned these principles. He would accept nothing less than the best from those around him, and for this he garnered great respect. He was a deeply interesting, generous, and loving person who never let his health problems get in the way of enjoying life. We could all benefit from his example.
At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Marguerite, his two sisters MarKay and Molly, a nephew Luke, two nieces Amanda and Emily, his uncle Ralph and Ralph's wife Barbara, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Brian was the grandson of Peter Gasperich, Christine Stanfel Gasperich, Edward Johnson, and Ethel Jane Moyle Johnson.
He married his beloved and loving wife, Marguerite, on August 1, 1977. This would have been his parents' twenty-sixth anniversary. The two had no children, but were fond of animals. Famous in the family for his unwitting adoption of a pack of neighborhood raccoons, Brian also left two beloved cats, Lizzie and Shania, upon his death.
Brian gained a reputation as skilled with technology. He was always regarded as the "geek" in the family by his many relatives. He possessed an extensive media library and could quickly master any software for PCs. Besides technology, Brian also had a fondness for John Deere products and devoted an entire room of his house to his collection. His vehicular passions extended to motorcycles and Ford pick-ups. Brian was also well-known for being the best storyteller around. He particularly loved to share ghost stories and enjoyed hearing tales of the macabre. His knowledge and experiences with the paranormal eventually led to a featured article in the local newspaper, which he thought a great honor.
Brian was always available for his family in times of need and frequently reached out to those who were struggling. He stood for honesty and integrity in every situation, even when a lesser man would have abandoned these principles. He would accept nothing less than the best from those around him, and for this he garnered great respect. He was a deeply interesting, generous, and loving person who never let his health problems get in the way of enjoying life. We could all benefit from his example.
At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Marguerite, his two sisters MarKay and Molly, a nephew Luke, two nieces Amanda and Emily, his uncle Ralph and Ralph's wife Barbara, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Brian was the grandson of Peter Gasperich, Christine Stanfel Gasperich, Edward Johnson, and Ethel Jane Moyle Johnson.
Born to Ernest "Ernie" and Ramona Jane Gasperich in 1957, Brian, sometimes called "Bubba," was the middle of three children and the only boy. He attended Ryan Elementary in Hancock and graduated from Hancock Central High School, where he was a proud member of the football and hockey teams, in 1975. Following this, he gained employment in the dry cleaning industry. The majority of his working life, however, was spent in the employ of the Ojibwa Casino in Baraga, where he worked as a dealer and later as a manager. He was well-respected by the other employees and took great pride in his position at the casino.
He married his beloved and loving wife, Marguerite, on August 1, 1977. This would have been his parents' twenty-sixth anniversary. The two had no children, but were fond of animals. Famous in the family for his unwitting adoption of a pack of neighborhood raccoons, Brian also left two beloved cats, Lizzie and Shania, upon his death.
Brian gained a reputation as skilled with technology. He was always regarded as the "geek" in the family by his many relatives. He possessed an extensive media library and could quickly master any software for PCs. Besides technology, Brian also had a fondness for John Deere products and devoted an entire room of his house to his collection. His vehicular passions extended to motorcycles and Ford pick-ups. Brian was also well-known for being the best storyteller around. He particularly loved to share ghost stories and enjoyed hearing tales of the macabre. His knowledge and experiences with the paranormal eventually led to a featured article in the local newspaper, which he thought a great honor.
Brian was always available for his family in times of need and frequently reached out to those who were struggling. He stood for honesty and integrity in every situation, even when a lesser man would have abandoned these principles. He would accept nothing less than the best from those around him, and for this he garnered great respect. He was a deeply interesting, generous, and loving person who never let his health problems get in the way of enjoying life. We could all benefit from his example.
At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Marguerite, his two sisters MarKay and Molly, a nephew Luke, two nieces Amanda and Emily, his uncle Ralph and Ralph's wife Barbara, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Brian was the grandson of Peter Gasperich, Christine Stanfel Gasperich, Edward Johnson, and Ethel Jane Moyle Johnson.
He married his beloved and loving wife, Marguerite, on August 1, 1977. This would have been his parents' twenty-sixth anniversary. The two had no children, but were fond of animals. Famous in the family for his unwitting adoption of a pack of neighborhood raccoons, Brian also left two beloved cats, Lizzie and Shania, upon his death.
Brian gained a reputation as skilled with technology. He was always regarded as the "geek" in the family by his many relatives. He possessed an extensive media library and could quickly master any software for PCs. Besides technology, Brian also had a fondness for John Deere products and devoted an entire room of his house to his collection. His vehicular passions extended to motorcycles and Ford pick-ups. Brian was also well-known for being the best storyteller around. He particularly loved to share ghost stories and enjoyed hearing tales of the macabre. His knowledge and experiences with the paranormal eventually led to a featured article in the local newspaper, which he thought a great honor.
Brian was always available for his family in times of need and frequently reached out to those who were struggling. He stood for honesty and integrity in every situation, even when a lesser man would have abandoned these principles. He would accept nothing less than the best from those around him, and for this he garnered great respect. He was a deeply interesting, generous, and loving person who never let his health problems get in the way of enjoying life. We could all benefit from his example.
At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Marguerite, his two sisters MarKay and Molly, a nephew Luke, two nieces Amanda and Emily, his uncle Ralph and Ralph's wife Barbara, and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Brian was the grandson of Peter Gasperich, Christine Stanfel Gasperich, Edward Johnson, and Ethel Jane Moyle Johnson.
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