Albert J. Breuer

Albert J. Breuer, age 94, of Cassville, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster surrounded by his family. Albert was born on March 2, 1920, in Cassville, the son of Conrad and Frances (Mumm) Breuer. He attended country school in Cassville. Albert married Marilyn J. Hampton on June 6, 1944, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Platteville. Together they farmed and raised their family in Cassville Township, retiring in 1983. They enjoyed playing cards with their neighbors. Albert was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and the Catholic Knights. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, and flowers. After retiring, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, landscaping, and making birdhouses and lawn ornaments. Albert had a never ending love for his family, faith and parish and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and provider.

Albert is survived by his children: Phyllis (James) Nodorft, Platteville; Paul Breuer, Platteville; Alberta Pfaff, Sacramento, CA; son-in-law, George Lenzendorf, Fennimore; Gerald (Susan) Breuer, Eugene, OR; Viola Pfaff (Mark Reger), Prairie du Chien; Dolores (Dwaine) Meyer, Bloomington; Lester Breuer (Ann McCarville) Mount Hope; Donita (Fred) Gruender, Cassville; Brenda Breuer, Prairie du Chien; Julita (Don) Singleton, Lewisburg, OH; Zelda (John) Fried, Cassville; Karla (Kyle) Fishnick, Cassville; and Janet Breuer, Lancaster; 38 grandchildren; 72 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren on the way; a sister, Myra Breuer, Monroe.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; a son, Markus; a daughter, Rosetta Lenzendorf; his parents; a granddaughter, Jennifer Fried; great-grandson, Nolan Fishnick; son-in-law, LeRoy Pfaff; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Virginia and LaVerne McCartney.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville, with Fr. John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Marys Settlement Cemetery, Cassville Township. Friends called from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville where a 1:45 p.m. rosary was held. Friends also called one hour prior to the services Monday at the funeral home. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.