Edward J. Breitbach (1932-2020)

BREITBACH, STREIF, LYNCH

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 10/7/2020 at 09:53:28

Edward J. Breitbach, 87, of Dubuque, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

A private funeral mass for the immediate family will be held at the Church of the Resurrection with Fr. Phil Gibbs as the Celebrant. The mass will be live streamed on Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home’s Facebook page at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 8, 2020 and will also be available to view later at www.hskfhcares.com. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery.

Ed was born December 24, 1932 in Key West, Iowa the son of William and Agnes (Lynch) Breitbach. He married Arlene T. Streif on December 28, 1954 in Bankston, Iowa. They were able to enjoy 62 years, raising a family and building cherished memories together.

Ed was a longtime member of the Church of the Resurrection. For over 30 years he delivered mail and the Telegraph Herald throughout Dubuque County. Many would recognize him in his signature Volkswagen Bugs. He enjoyed his retirement years working at Derby Grange Golf. He enjoyed fixing machinery, tractors, cars, and doing anything for his family. Ed took much joy being with his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, Sue (Scott) Matye of Shullsburg, WI, Paul (Vicki) Breitbach of Dubuque, Ron (Mary) Breitbach of Dubuque, Julie (Don) Sherman of Robins, IA, and Nancy (Tony) Mustain of Gordonsville, VA; nineteen grandchildren, Michelle (Gerhard) Lourens, Tim O’Neal, Becky (Jared) Stein, Sara (Becky) Bender, Lisa Hefel, Brett Matye, Hunter Matye, Josh (Sara) Breitbach, Zach (Kelly) Breitbach, Tony (Brittani) Breitbach, Rachel (Jason) Cox, Lauren (Sean) Faherty, Tyler (Nicole) Breitbach, Casey (Justin) Smith, Shawn Breitbach, Sammy Sherman, Brooke Sherman, Jake Mustain, and Niki Mustain; twenty seven great-grandchildren; siblings; Jim (Harlene) Breitbach, Joan Staver, Rose (Fran) Brune, Dorie (Wayne) Dodds, Bill (Jeanne) Breitbach; In laws; Sr. Mildred Streif, Laura Streif and Donna Streif.

Ed was preceded in death by his wife Arlene, his parents; father and mother in-law, George and Mary Streif; his daughter, Deb O’Neal; granddaughter, Melinda O’Neal; a great grandson, Jordan O’Neal; siblings, Ramona Kluesner, Tom Breitbach; in laws, Ed Streif, Alice Wilwert Oeth, Gilbert Wilwert, Bernard Oeth, Marion and Wayne Kirmse, Darrell and Lorraine Streif, and Don Staver.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, especially, Paul, Ryan, and Kelli for their compassionate care during this time. Ed was able to live the last few years of his life in his own home with the help of his grandson, Shawn as his caring roommate. For this, the family will be forever grateful.

A memorial fund has been established in Ed’s memory.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in care of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ed’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.