Nick Brossart

Nick Brossart Jr. passed away quietly at his home on April 3, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born December 7th, 1938 to Nick and Magdalene (Voeller) Brossart in Rugby, North Dakota. He was raised on the family farm north of Rugby and attended country school in Township #4.

In 1958, he joined the National Guard and served on active duty in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri until 1959. In 1961 he was called back for active duty in Fort Riley, Kansas. Following his National Guard years, Nick went to work for Lake Region Transport, where he worked until joining his brother Dan’s business, Dan’s Outdoor Power in Rugby. While working for his brother, he attended specialty school two different times to become a certified mechanic in Johnson Outboard Motors and Ski-Doo. After Dan’s Outdoor Power closed due to Dan’s death, Nick worked many years as a mechanic for McGuire’s, as well as for other Rugby businesses over the years, and ultimately worked for himself doing small engine repair.

In his free time, Nick enjoyed hunting and fishing, and the outdoors in general, but his pride and joy was his yard and his garden.

Nick married Phyllis Sleeth on June 19, 1967 and they were married until her death on April 4th, 1992. From this union two children were born, Laura in 1968 and Jennifer in 1972. Nick met Gloria Grove in 2001 and they remained together until his death.

Nick is survived by his longtime companion, Gloria Grove; his daughter, Laura (Scott) Gingerich, of Park Rapids, MN; Scott’s children, Kiefer (Kaycee) and their daughter Harlow, Kyler (Taylor), and Kelby; daughter, Jennifer Brossart of Devils Lake; one sister, Betty Brossart of Grand Forks; one sister-in-law, Marsha Brossart of Grand Forks; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1992; his parents, in-laws, and his siblings, Edward, Tony, Daniel, Raymond, Al, Tom, Lucille Massine, Ann Brossart, Viola Collins, Monica Devine, and Marcelle Brossart.

A graveside service will be held later in the spring at Persilla Watts Cemetery where he will be buried next to his late wife Phyllis.

Arrangements with the Anderson Funeral Home of Rugby. Online registry: www.funeralsbyanderson.com

Published by The Pierce County Tribune, April 11, 2026.