Brian Joel McKusick

Brian Joel McKusick was born December 10, 1980 to Kari and Dean McKusick. Brian was raised in Centerville, MN with his 3 siblings. This is where Brian made many of his lifelong friends. While growing up, Brian loved hunting and fishing. Brian won 2nd place in the state high school wrestling tournament.

In 2002, Brian’s daughter Lexy was born and in 2015 his son Blake was born. Brian also gained a bonus daughter, Teagyn. Becoming a father was one of Brian’s proudest moments. Brian loved spending time with his family and friends, going on motorcycle rides and of course stopping at the casino along the way. Brian always had a smile on his face and was the funniest guy in the room.

Brian is survived by his children, Lexy and Blake McKusick, and Teagyn Sandford; his parents, Kari (RJ) Manteuffel-Savey and Dean (Kelly) McKusick; his siblings, Heather Klehr, Corrin (Rick) Klehr, Dean (Sara) McKusick, Bonnie Savey, and Codie Tabbut; nieces and nephews, Carley (Tim) Plante, Austin and Holly Jaynes, Lindsie and Jackson McKusick, Kyle (Maddy) Klehr, Emily (Spencer) Trobec, Logan Klehr, and Lucas Breeden; along with many other great-nieces, great-nephews, uncles, aunts, and friends.

Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa Manteuffel and Grandma and Grandpa McKusick.

Brian will be immensely missed by so many family and friends.

Ride on Brian, Ride on.

Brian’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 24, 2026, 1pm – 3pm at 108 1st Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345 (The Shoppes of Little Falls).

Light refreshments will be served.

Following the ceremony, please join the family for a pull tab and drink for Brian.