Richard L. Breitenbach's Obituary
Richard L. Breitenbach, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Bethel Home. He was born on October 2, 1940 in Merrill, WI and he married the former Joyce Muehlenberg on April 11, 1960 which produced a family of six and lasted 40 years before Joyce preceded him in death on March 30, 2000. Richard worked as a pipe insulator retiring in 2001. He enjoyed fishing and camping but most of all going to car races. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Shirley; brothers, Jack and Bob; wife, Joyce and a son Daniel.
Richard is survived by Richard Jr.; Christine (Daniel) Hirte; Dennis; Catherine (Bob) Dunn and Gregory (Nicole) Breitenbach. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff of Bethel Home especially Sue Hipple for the care and help to Richard. Private family services will be held per family wishes.
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