John Raymond Breitenfeldt, age 78, of Tilleda, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
John was born on July 28, 1937 in the Town of Grant, the son of the late Fred and Anna (Sickinger) Breitenfeldt.
After high school, he enlisted in the Army National Guard.
On July 27, 1968, John was united in marriage to Sharon at Zion Lutheran Church in Caroline.
In his early years, he enjoyed playing baseball and softball and eventually coached the 4-H Tilleda Timberwolves.
In his later years he liked gardening, playing cards, hunting, going to the casino, and going to auctions.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda and the Caroline American Legion Post #456 where he participated in military funeral honors as part of the rifle detail.
John worked for the Shawano County Highway Department for 26 years, volunteered for the Bowler Fire Department for 25 years and served as supervisor for the Town of Seneca for 34 years.
John is survived by:
his wife of 47 years, Sharon; two daughters, Denise (Philip) Breitenfeldt-Klug and Angela (Brian) Schneider; one son, Kenneth (Jodi) Breitenfeldt; step grandchildren; step great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, including a special nephew, Roger (Mary Jo) Breitenfeldt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, James, Clarence, Lloyd, and Lawrence; and one sister Francis Hottenstein.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with Rev. Clifford Kessen officiating and Lay Minister Lois Graper assissting.
Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.
Military Honors will be conducted by the Caroline American Legion Post #456.
Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:30 am until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Caroline American Legion or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to ThedaCare at Home Hospice and also Carolyn Jolitz for the exceptional care they took of John and the family.
