Brian John Breidenbach, 65, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born on May 9, 1961 in Grand Forks, ND, to John and Shirlene (Hall) Breidenbach. He graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High in 1979. He attended the University of Southern California, after being named a National Merit semifinalist.

Brian spent his early career in Los Angeles and Lake Tahoe, CA, working for companies such as Mattell Electronics and the Games Network, developing video game systems. He worked for Bell & Howell, specializing in video controllers and printer control languages. He spent a number of years working for Quarterdeck, developing award winning internet software applications. He spent the last 23 years of his career working for Aatrix Software and Sovos in Grand Forks, ND, leading a software development team that architected software that prepares W-2 and 1099 electronic forms for payroll software.

Brian was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, attaining the rank of fourth degree knight. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Church in East Grand Forks, serving as a lector, sacristan, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and did home visits to homebound members of the parish.

Brian's hobbies have included flying drones, playing poker, scuba diving, becoming an expert on AI, bicycling, hunting with his dad, reading anything and everything he could about literally an endless number of subjects. Brian never left the house without a large number of electronic devices, including a couple of smart watches, at least 2 phones, several tablets, smart glasses, bluetooth headphones, and a laptop or two! Brian provided excellent tech support to family, friends and neighbors.

Brian was preceded in death by his sister, Bridget Dodd; father, John; brothers-in-law, Greg Wells and Michael Brickley. He is survived by his mother; sisters, Bren Wells (Glendale, CA) and Brandi Brickley (Bloomington, MN); nieces, Danielle Dodd, Jessica (Charles) Lee, Ashley (Jules) Ayala Wells; nephew, Gregory Wells; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

VISITATION will be from 5:00-7:00pm, with PRAYER SERVICE at 6:30pm, on Monday, July 27, 2026 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL is 11:00am on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN, with VISITATION one hour prior.