Don Breuer, 96, Bismarck, ND formerly of Maddock, ND, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 in his home, surrounded by family and under the care of St. Alexius Hospice.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 to 7pm at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 East Divide Ave. in Bismarck.  Visitation at the church on Wednesday will be from 11am until the time of service. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 at Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Esmond, ND  with Pastor Dave Fix officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery at Esmond, ND.  Casket bearers will be:  Ryan and Joshua Boehm,  Donald and Matthew Grenz,  Michael and Johnathan O'Brien and Dan Privratsky.  Music will be from Roger Hill and Priscilla Backstrom, vocalists with Karen Hill, pianist.

Don was born February 3, 1914 to George and Bertha Breuer of rural Fillmore, ND. He lived and farmed with his father on the family homestead until he graduated from the Benson County Agricultural School. He married Velma Stevens on June 19, 1935 and she remained his bride for 68 faithful years. They farmed together on the Maddock family farm for 60 years. He and Velma retired to Bismarck, ND where they enjoyed their retirement years with their daughters and grandchildren.

Don was a devout Christian, wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was an active lifelong member of the Hesper/Bethany Evangelical Free Church. He was a member of the Gideon Organization for over 40 years which he actively served in Bible distribution to school children, nursing students, hotels, hospitals and jails which brought him much joy.

Don will always be remembered by his children and grandchildren for the fun they shared camping, cycling, rides on the tractor, and playing softball and croquet on warm summer evenings after the chores were done. His stead fast devotion to God and family will be a lasting legacy in all of our lives.

He is survived by his children, Carol Grenz, Bismarck, ND; Gerald Breuer, Bismarck, ND; Sharon Menke, Jamestown, ND; and Nancy and Ernest Boehm, Bismarck, ND;  eight grandchildren, Melodee Grenz and Dan Privratsky, Beth and Michael O'Brien, Don and Beth Grenz, Tammy Parlette, Robin Whyte, Ryan and Tiffany Boehm, Joshua and Jennifer Boehm, and Heidi Boehm; twenty great grandchildren and  three great, great grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Velma;  parents and one granddaughter: Cynthia Lee Grenz.



Condolences:

My condolences go out to the family of Grandpa Breuer. His warm personality and welcoming smile will be missed by many. I will always remember him scooting around in his motorcycle on a nice warm morning headed to McDonalds for his apple pies. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this tough time. With Love,  The Fergels

Melody and Dan. I am sorry to hear about your grandfathers death. From reading his obituary in today's paper, it sounds like he had a meaningful life. We pray that your family will take time to become closer to each other and fondly remember your grandfather. I hope you are doing well. Blessings, Alicia Heick