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Breitlow, Harold P. Passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, at the age of almost 102 years. He will be deeply missed by his children Bill (Kathy) and Tom (Donna); grandchildren Scott (Debbie, Sara and Dylan Duke) Pam (Brian) Niezgoda, Lori (Kevin) Schramka and Michael Breitlow; great - grandchildren Alex and Madison Niezgoda, Hannah and Christian Schramka. Harold was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years Helen (nee Putzbach) and special companion Evelyn Perkins. Harold was proud to be on the Milwaukee Police Department for 35 years as a Motorcycle Sargeant. Visitation will be held Saturday, November 10, at the Funeral Home from 10AM until time of Service at 11AM. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Special thank you to all of the staff at Franciscan Woods who took such good care of Harold and especially his friend Wally. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Harold's name would be greatly appreciated to help the injured policemen, policewoman and their families. Please send to: Shielded Hearts, P.O. Box 26813, Milwaukee, WI 53226 "You will be in our hearts and prayers forever. Thanks for all the memories!"
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Tom and family, sorry about your father's passing. I liked your dad. John and Sue, ex police aide
November 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Don and Michelle Sanford
November 9, 2012
Harold was one of the all-time greats! He and I worked at the Stadium in the 80's and he was very special. Always enjoyed his company. Big bear of a man with a gentle soul and great grin. Many fun times on the golf course with this guy. He will be missed!
bill
November 9, 2012
My deepest condolences to the families of "Gramps" Breitlow. I am a longtime friend of Scott's and grew up seeing 'Gramps" at Bill and Kathy's house as well as his own house. Even as a small boy and now 48 I have remembered Harold's love of life, his infectious personality and his wit. Makes me smile just thinking about it. We all aspire to live as long and as well as "Gramps" God Bless Harold.
-Dan Becker, Overland Park KS
November 9, 2012
I will deeply miss my amazing and loving grandfather, I am so thankful for having him in my life! He demonstrated compassion, mercy, love, family, friends and hard work along with some many other amazing qualities! I will certainly miss his stories of his journey though life and especially as a Milwaukee Police Officer, although he would often tell them over and over they will be greatly missed! I am so proud and blessed to be his grandson!
Michael Breitlow
November 9, 2012
I started working at the Traffic Bureau back in 1957 when Harold was a sergeant there. I was a naive, shy, prim, and proper lady just out of high school. One day he came into the office and announced that he was planning a vacation to Mexico with his buddy and was concerned that he might have a problem since he didn't know the Spanich language. I mentioned that I took two years of Spanish in high school. He then asked, "If we see two beautiful senoritas walking down the street, what could we say to them?" For some reason I blurted out, "Cuanto coste". He asked me what that meant, I explained "What is the cost?" That resulted in a huge explosion of laughter from him that I'm sure was heard all over the second floor of the Safety Building. I was embarrassed and mortified and couldn't believe I had said that. I sincerely believe that the devil made me do it. He did have a wonderful sense of humor!
Mary Ann Koch-Sobczyk
November 9, 2012
Many times our family enjoyed the company of Harold Breitlow. My Dad, George B. Nelson was a motorcycle cop also. Summer, Winter, Spring, and Fall these gallant men rode their cycles. My Dad had a side car in Winter and I remember him coming home looking like a snowman many times. He loved his friend Harold. I hope they are enjoying a game of sheepshead and reminiscing about old times.
Sally Nelson-Koceja
November 8, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family. What a blessing to pass so peacefully & to have lived such a long life. Bill & Kathy you did a great job taking care of Harold all these years. I know he felt loved. Whenever we spoke he expressed his gratitude. He always said he had a long good life. I have fond memories of him recalling times when Lori & Michael were young. He was a loving grandfather. I feel blessed to have talked with him the day before his passing. After all these years Harold still called me sweetheart & said he loved me. I will greatly miss him. With loving memories.
Chris Campagna
November 8, 2012
My condolences to the family. As a child, I fondly remember Mr Breitlow coming home on his cycle down the alley way behind our apartment. He'd nod or wave as he went by, which we kids just loved, then park his bike.It was a different time, he commanded respect and honor. May his soul be blessed.
Michael Levy
November 8, 2012
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