Edward Eugene Breitbach

Breitbach, Edward Eugene “Gene”
Born September 15th, 1925, in South Milwaukee, WI. Born to eternal life January 6, 2011, age 85. Beloved Husband for 61 years to Barbara Breitbach Nee Donalds, loving father to Pat Walslager, Jay Breitbach, Peggy John Krueger, and Gene Breitbach and father in law to Janet Braun. Treasured grandfather to Kathy Walslager, Chrissy Scott, Jr. Koerner, Jessica Breitbach, Michelle Breitbach and Eric Breitbach and great grandfather to Kayla Koerner. Gene is further survived by many caring friends and extended family. Gene proudly served in then Navy during WWII and upon his return spent many years working for the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin in the Fond du Lac office. After retirement, he went back to a long time hobby of wood carving, winning many awards for his wonderful carvings, primarily of various ducks and other wildlife. He further spent many hours dedicated to keeping the gardens of Fond du Lac, Rosendale & Ripon beautiful through the Master Gardeners program, keeping him very busy throughout his retirement. He will be remembered fondly for his wit and wisdom by all who knew him. Visitation Monday, 11 AM 12 Noon at the Funeral Home with Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Burial at Ledgeview Memorial Park, Fond du Lac, WI. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Clare Bridge of Brookfield. Memorials to the Alzheimer s Association appreciated.
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