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Nathan Breitling Obituary
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for Nathan Breitling
Teri Collins
May 12, 2021
When Nathan´s notice popped up in my mailbox today, I was once more reminded how fragile life is. Sue, Bob and Lauren, you are in my thoughts today as I say a prayer for Nathan. My heart is broken for you and I hope that you are doing as well as can be expected. Seven years is not a long time when it comes to such a bright light that Nathan was being gone.
Love,
Teri
Joanne Peters
May 12, 2021
For me, with Nathan and his family there were a lot of good Scouting memories. Good memories can never be forgotten. He and his family will forever be in my heart.
LilyJean Bergin
March 16, 2015
Nate, it's your Auntie Jean. I am so sorry that I had to get to know you through these other heart-broken people. What an amazing guy you turned out to be! I am so sorry that, like your Auntie Lisa, I never knew you as the amazing man being described here by people all around the world. I know you are OK now, and at peace.
August 10, 2014
Dear Sue and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bess you, Sharon Moritz
Tracy McCurley
May 26, 2014
I had just heard the news today of your incredible loss, Sue. I always loved to hear the updates of Nathan and Lauren and watch you light up when talking about your kids. Hannah, Tyler, and I will be on my knees praying for your family. I am so sorry.
Jeffrey Shelley
May 23, 2014
I had recently worked with Nathan in Korea: He was a terrific fellow teacher who always helped keep the experience light-hearted--a breath of fresh air from the consequential culture shock which, at times, accompanies a journey like teaching in Asia.
Family and friends have my deepest condolences.
May 22, 2014
Nate was a student of mine, and I am deeply saddened by the news of his death. My condolences go out to his family and many friends.
Dan Terkl
Juyong Jung
May 21, 2014
He was my best friend and definitely the greatest person I've ever met in my entire life. We had made so many memories together till he went back to the States after one year in Korea. He was incredibly brilliant, warm-hearted and considerate. Now...I'm in a state of shock and still can't believe it...cannot understand why this tragedy happened to you.....and won't forever.. I only want it to ba a horrible but vanishing as if by magic nightmare... I miss you so bad at this moment...from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate everything you shared with me and...I will keep you in my thoughts forever... I hope you rest in peace..
From Matt in S.Korea
May 21, 2014
My daughter Ashley Pflaumer went to grammar and high school together with Nathan.My memories of Nathan are sweet, good kid. Always shown respect for other's.
My daughter told me she would sometimes meet up with Nathan in city. ( my daughter lives' in city). My heart goes out to Susan and family. Nathan will be in my prayers
Sincerely
Barbara Pflaumer
Steve Sumner
May 21, 2014
Bob and Sue, words can't describe how Barb and I feel. We watched Nathan grow up for 25 years and are in a state of shock.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Steve and Barb Sumner
May 21, 2014
I was one of Nate's teachers at Illinois Wesleyan. He was wonderful.
bob bray
Sarah Foster
May 21, 2014
I met Nathan in South Korea. He was great, he showed me his favorite movie "The American Astronaut". He made me laugh, and was amazingly smart. He couldn't wait to get home and see everyone again, go hiking and eat some proper Mexican food. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. And also incredibly sad that I won't be able to see him again.
Shabaaz Ranney
May 20, 2014
Whenever I spent time with Nate, I laughed, embraced different music, different tastes in general and had discussion about a variety of things. I can't think of one instance where I didn't have a great time and I mean it when I say that if I tried, I couldn't think of a better guy.
Sally Delehant
May 20, 2014
I didn't know Nathan well, but I saw him at poetry events from time to time and we would talk. Every interaction I had with him was kind, funny, and imaginative. I'm comforted because his art was appreciated and he was deeply loved by his friends, family, and poetry community. He will be missed.
Teri Collins
May 20, 2014
Dear Sue, Bob and Lauren,
I read of Nathan's passing and I couldn't believe it. There are no words to describe the pain you must be feeling. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Please know that the Collins family has you in their prayers and hope that your grief will be comforted by your great memories of Nathan.
Love,
Teri Collins and family
Marty, Nicky & Eddie Seymour
May 20, 2014
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nathan, Lauren, Kelsey, Carson and Jessie
Lisa Campbell
May 20, 2014
I knew Nathan more as a child than as a young man. He was funny, creative, loving, sweet, and oh so close to his mother, father and sister. We will miss him. I wish we had that chance to get to know him better. My kids, his cousins, have missed that chance as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Love Aunt Lisa, Carson, Jessie and Kelsey
Ann Crumlish/Teacher, Palatine High School
May 20, 2014
It was with great shock and sadness to learn of Nate's passing. I will always remember the enthusiasm he brought to the class. Please accept my condolences.
Ciriaco Uriostegui
May 19, 2014
Thank you Nate for getting me to play Civ 5 with you and everyone else. They were good times that I will continue to remember fondly. Much love to you, your family, and all that you cared about and that care for you.
Julie Jones Hallmark
May 19, 2014
My condolences to you and your entire family.
Kathleen O'Gorman
May 19, 2014
Nate was an outstanding student in my 2 favorite and most difficult classes at IWU: Avant-Garde Fiction and James Joyce. But more than that, he was an outstanding person: with a warm sense of humor about himself and about his work with me, which he clearly loved; with a generosity of spirit and a deep and abiding kindness; with a wry smile and a tilt of the head as he stood in the doorway of my office, as he so often did, just hanging out or recommending a book to me. We kept in touch after he graduated, which doesn't happen with most students. Nate sent me links to Stephen Colbert reading _Ulysses_ and regaled me with stories about one of his jobs in particular when he visited campus. That is to say, we were friends, and I treasure that.
Those of us who knew Nate are so much the better for his having been a part of our lives. I send my most sincere condolences to his family. Words really do fail.
Michael Cheung
May 19, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Breitling family on your loss.
Jeffrey Leathem
May 19, 2014
Nate was one of my favorite students in my tenure at Palatine High School. My deepest sympathies go to you and your family for your loss.
May 3, 2014 at Hofbräuhaus Chicago
Michelle & Tom Stahlbusch
May 19, 2014
May 3, 2014 at Hofbräuhaus Chicago
Michelle & Tom Stahlbusch
May 19, 2014
May 3, 2014 at Hofbräuhaus Chicago
Michelle & Tom Stahlbusch
May 19, 2014
May 19, 2014
Our deepest sypathies to your family during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lis, Bill, Garret and Philip Ellenbecker
Wendy Soto (Eaden)
May 19, 2014
Sue, there are just no words to say to ease your pain. My heart aches for you and your family.
Your friend,
Wendy
Haydee Castelo
May 19, 2014
My sincerest sympathy to the Breitling family. I used to work with Sue, his mother and she speaks highly of him.
Marni Foderaro
May 19, 2014
My sincere sympathy...
...to the Breitling family.
I heard of Nathan's passing from my hairdresser and friend Deb Tarpinian, who was just devastated when she heard the news, as she was close to you.
Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers, along with many others whose lives were touched by such a wonderful person and family.
Sincerely,
...Marni Foderaro
(Teacher at Palatine High School)
Megan Daley (sander)
May 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the breitling family. <3
Joanne Peters
May 18, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Breitling family. I knew Nate for many years in Scouts. I'm so saddened by this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sonja Fritzsche
May 18, 2014
Nate was one of my favorite German students. He loved Dada poetry and created and performed some memorable pieces for the class. He loved Brecht, Lang's M, post-modernism. Not many students are able to embrace all of those varied traditions with as much enthusiasm as he did. My condolences/Mein herzlichstes Beileid.
Stokes Schwartz
May 18, 2014
Nate was student in my May Term film noir course here at IWU in the spring of '06. I remember him well and thought of him just a few days ago. He was a wonderful young man, and I am so very sorry.
-- Stokes Schwartz
Jade Montanez
May 18, 2014
May the Lord help you through this trying time. My condolences to all of you. Nathan was such a nice kid. I remember him fondly. Sincerely Jade Montanez
May 18, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all members of the Breitling Family.
My prayer for you is to ask God to comfort you with the strength and courage to best the sorrow you all feel. Only time can ease all your pain and remember that Nathan was loved, and all the good, loving memories of him will help you to get through daily life. God is for you a refuge and strength, a help that is there to be found during difficult times. May God provide you with peace and comfort at this time. PS 34:17&18
Sincerely, DEE
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