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- August 25, 2009
Breit, Cyril "Cy"
Cyril "Cy" Breit, of Lena, IL, beloved husband, cherished father and grandfather, dear brother-in-law, uncle and good friend, passed away after a courageous battle with esophagus cancer. He was a vibrant 69-year-old who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on August 23, 2009. Cy was born in New Holstein, WI, on October 23, 1939. He was the son of John and Anita (Schmitz) Breit. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School in the class of 1958. On September 10, 1960, he married his high school sweetheart Jean Ann Onkels in Kaukauna, WI. Cy was employed by Leath Furniture in Wausau and Oshkosh, WI, and later at Leath Furniture in Freeport, IL. He also worked for Perdue Marina and Ferrell Gas of Freeport for many years. He returned to furniture sales and was employed by Leamon's Furniture of Lena and Hartman Furniture in Freeport until its store closing.
Cy was a founding member of the Blackhawk Trailblazers Snowmobiling Club, the patriarch of the 2008 Illinois Snowmobiling Association's Family of the Year Award. He enjoyed snowmobiling in the local area including Northern Wisconsin, going to NASCAR races in Michigan with family, traveling, camping with the Vagabonds Camping Club, hunting, fishing, and riding his bicycle.
Cy's main passion was spending time with his grandchildren. He was a friend and confidant to many who were lucky to know him and will be dearly missed. He enjoyed life and laughter. All who knew him were touched by his sense of humor and positive spirit. Cy was preceded in death by his parents John and Anita Breit, his brother Kenneth Breit and sister Germaine Strong.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Jean (Onkels) Breit, daughters: Faye (Craig) Heilman, Lynn (Kirk) Polhill, all of Lena; son Ken (Christine) Breit, Simpsonville, SC; his grandchildren: Kyle, Kory, Kaitlyn Polhill, Ashley, Austin (Michelle Magee), Brock Heilman, Delaney and Kylie Breit. Also, foster children: Laurie (Dan) Overesch, Appleton, WI; Michael (Julie) Rabideau, Green Bay, WI; a brother-in-law Gerald Strong, Pewaukee, WI. as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27th, 2009, at Leamon's Funeral Home in Lena. Services will be held on Friday, August 28th, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena, IL. There will be a visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. before the service at the church. Rev. Max J. Striedl will officiate the service. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lena. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, CaringBridge.org or Hospice and would be appreciated by the family.Friends many send condolences to the family at
www.leamonfh.com
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1939 - 2009 (69 years)
