Brian Scott Thompson, age 66 of Prescott, Wis., passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026 at Kinnic Health and Rehabilitation in River Falls, Wis. with wife Paula by his side.
Brian was born April 12, 1960 in Madison, Minn. to Leone and Elroy Thompson. Growing up in North Minneapolis, Brian loved playing at Shingle Creek. Brian was a U. S. Army veteran and was stationed at numerous military bases across the country. A proud member of the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 563, Brian dedicated his career to restoring brickwork on historical landmark buildings in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Brian loved the Minnesota Vikings and cuddling with Luna, the family dog. He loved fishing and playing in the snow with his children, Lucas and Carly, and spending quality time at Lake Pepin with Paula, his wife of 30 years.
Brian will remain in the hearts of his wife Paula Thompson (Dawson) and children Lucas and Carly Thompson; mother Leone (Wes) McDaniel; sister Sheila (Jerry) Pudlick, and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends.
Brian is welcomed in the afterlife by stepfather Dillard Hehr, sisters LeAnn Gourneau and Shelley Queenan, mother-in-law Janice Dawson, father Elroy Thompson, and golden retriever Big River Billy.
A private scattering of cremains will be held at a later date. Flowers or memorials may be directed to the Thompson family.
