David James Breunig
March 05, 1959 - May 10, 2026
Obituary
MADISON - David J. Breunig, age 67, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on March 5, 1959, in Madison, the son of Walter and Ruth (Moll) Breunig.
David graduated from East High School in 1978. On August 27, 1983, he married Denise Neumann. David began working at Olds Seed Company at the age of 16 and remained with the company through its transition to La Crosse Seed until his retirement in 2022. Following retirement, he continued working part-time as a driver for AFS/White Cap. He was also a proud member of the Grieg Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
David was always willing to lend a helping hand and was known for his strong work ethic and leadership on every project he supervised. He enjoyed puzzle games, especially Sudoku and Royal Match, loved bowling, watching NASCAR racing, and grilling out with family and friends. In his younger years one of his favorite places was the family cottage in Adams-Friendship. David also had a special love for children’s movies and cherished time spent socializing with family and friends.
David is survived by wife of nearly 43 years, Denise; son, Jason (Lisa) Breunig; daughter, Lindsay (Seth) Reamer; grandchildren, Violet, Rosalie and Jackson Breunig and one on the way and Karsyn, Brinley and Reagan Reamer; sisters, Susan Breunig, Joanne (Wally) Fitz and Donna (Al) Vlasak; sisters-in-law, Debra (Richard) Worden and Diane (Jim Pelkey) Neumann; brothers-in-law, Dean Neumann and Doug (Joanne) Neumann; loyal K-9 companion, Aspen; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruth; niece, Brittani Vlasak; and parents-in-law, Kenneth and Jennie Neumann.
A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, with a charitable designation to be determined at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420