John J. Breene
Mass of Christian Burial will be 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church
in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father Francis Dias will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Military Honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home and again on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
John was born July 19, 1926 in Adams, Wisconsin to John Edward and Freda Anna (Hoeft) Breene. He took over the family farm after his father took ill. John served during the Korean War in the Army. He married Sylvia Mary Pavelec on August 23, 1954 in Adams, Wisconsin. They made their home in Easton where John and Sylvia operated a dairy farm until 1976. They continued to crop farm until 1991.
John enjoyed fishing, gardening, casino trips, reading, analyzing and discussing politics, managing his investments and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
John was very active in the community serving as Easton Town Supervisor, St. Joseph’s Parish Council, member and lector, St. Leo’s Cemetery Trustee, Vice President of Arkdale Fire Insurance Company, and a member of
Adams County Housing Authority, Library Board of Trustees, Land Conservation Committee, ASCS Local Committee, ASCS County Committee, PCA Committee, Adams County Development Corporation, Wisconsin Hay Council, and Adams County Draft Board.
Memorials may be directed in John’s memory to American Heart Association.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Freda; son, Patrick; and brother, Fenton.
Survivors:
Wife: Sylvia Breene of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Ann (Tony) Schreiner of Lake Mills, Wisconsin
Son: John (Becky) Breene of Plymouth, Wisconsin
Son: Thomas (Pamela) Breene of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Son: Daniel (Cindy) Breene of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Paul (Kathleen) Breene of Portage, Wisconsin
Grandchildren: Kathryn, Jaclyn (Tyler), Christopher, Megan, Devon, Tim, Amanda, Hayden, Parker, and Chandler
Great-Grandchild: Olivia
Brother: William (Patricia) Breene of Waunakee, Wisconsin
Brother: James (Christine) Breene of Adams, Wisconsin
Further survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
To the Breene family, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sylvia and Family, My deepest Sympathy. John was a wonderful man and will be missed by his family and friends, my prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of John. First met him through working at Bowers, he always had a smile for everyone. He was a gentleman and a good farmer. Treasure the memories as they will see you through this loss.
Dear Sylvia and family, You have our sympathy for the loss of Bud. He was a man who led a life of service throughout his journey on Earth. He served his family, church, community, county and country. Bud set a good example for us to follow.
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. Sending prayers.
My Sympathy goes out to the entire Breene Family. It was nice to have met John at Fairview, I enjoyed our late nite visits when he couldn’t sleep. John will be missed.
Thinking of all of you!
Sylvia and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss ! Bud was a wonderful man! Our sympathies to all of you!
Mrs. Breene and family, So very sorry to hear of your great loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Breene family.
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Tom, Pam, Chris and Megan sympathies from the Vandermauses. If we can do anything for you let us know
So sorry Dan and Cindy. Gary and my condolences go out to you and all your family
My sympathy to the Breene family.
Thoughts and prayers are with Sylvia and the entire family. May God Bless all of you.
So sorry for your loss! Sending love and hugs to all. John was a nice man.
Aunt Sylvia and family,
I’m very sorry to hear of Uncle Bud’s passing. Prayers.
We are sorry to hear of John’s passing. I’m sure he and Casey are catching a few fish now.
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Will keep your mom and family in our prayers.
Very sorry for your loss… Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Extremely sorry to hear of John’s passing.
He will be missed by many.
What a great man!
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
so sorry on your loss. may God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Sylvia and Family – My deepest Sympathy in your loss. Whenever I seen John he always had a smile. Remember all the good memories. Prayers to you and your family.
John will be greatly missed…”our neighbor to the south” as he would always say when he called. He will be remembered for having the best garden around, always a pleasant smile and great conversation! He’s in God’s hands now. So sorry to his wife and family who meant the world to him.