Brekken, Barbara Jane (Schaeppi) Passed away on 9/15/14. Born on 5/2/28, in Minneapolis to Joseph J. and Barbara J. Schaeppi, she married Robert Brekken Sr. on June 11, 1951. In 1954 they moved to Brainerd, MN and opened Brekken's Men's Store. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Sr. ;and brothers, Joe and Bill Schaeppi. She devoted her life to raising her 5 children, Bob, Paula, Marlene, Joanne and Janet, and is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held by the family. Nelson-Doran Funeral Home and Crematory, Brainerd, MN Nelson-Doran.com 218-829-4755