Clarence Werner Breunig
September 17, 1944 - November 07, 2014
Obituary
Breunig, Clarence W. (Butch)
MIDDLETON-Clarence W. (Butch) Breunig, age 70, of Middleton, passed away on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at his home. He was born on Sept. 17, 1944, in Madison, the son of Clarence and Bernice Breunig. He graduated from Middleton High School. Butch was a U.S. Navy Veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War Era. He worked as an estimator at Benjamin Plumbing for 30 years. He is survived by his siblings; Annabell Wipperfurth, Cordella Cook, Stella (Richard) Dresen, Stanley (Mary Ann) Breunig, Phillip (Patricia) Breunig, Patricia (Ron) Paska, Mary (Charles) Olson and Alan (Diann) Breunig. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Phyllis Brumm; brother-in-laws; Alvin Wipperfurth and Duane Cook; niece, Elizabeth Breunig, and great niece Anna Ballweg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, with Monsignor Douglas Dushack officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care, 7435 University Avenue, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Butch’s favorite charities; The Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, and/or St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel. On-line condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Mon Nov 10, 2014 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Tue Nov 11, 2014 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI
Mass of Christian Burial
Tue Nov 11, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Bernard Catholic Church (University) • 7450 University Avenue, Middleton, WI
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Memories
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Jim Endres
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As a classmate of Butch, graduating from Middleton high school in 1962, I have fond memories of him as a good and serious student as well as a good athlete. We got to know each other better in Al Demin's detention class during 7th hour.
Jim Endres
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Nancy Breunig
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Please know that you are in my prayers. Rest in Peace.
JM
Jim Miller
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Butch. I worked for the State of Wisconsin, Plumbing Program for close to 40 years and had many, many calls and meetings with Butch over the years. I knew that when he called or stopped in the office it was going to be a tough question to solve. He was always professional and we always seemed to have a laugh during the discussion. I have so many great memories of working with him. He was one of the hardest working individuals I knew. The plumbing industry lost a great ally and we all lost a very good friend. Butch, we will miss you.
Jim Miller
Retired Section Chief
State of Wisconsin, Plumbing Program
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Sam Breidenbach
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All of us at TDS Custom Construction will dearly miss Butch. For 15 years or more he has been an absolute essential part of nearly every construction project we've done. He was so thorough, thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable and consistent that his expert presence on our job sites will be very difficult to replace. Our gratitude for his loyal service and friendship is infinite and will never be forgotten. Please extend our deepest condolences to everyone who knows him.