John Leroy Breyfogle

DECATUR - John Leroy Breyfogle, 57, of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio from complications during screening for a lung transplant. Services: 2 p.m., Saturday the 21st, at Teahen Funeral Home, by Rev. Tim Smith. Friends may visit with the family Saturday after 12 p.m. at the funeral home. John was born on March 29, 1954 in Decatur, IL the son of Paul and Wanetta Wallace -Breyfogle. He had wonderful memories of an idyllic childhood with his brother, sisters and cousins, taking fun family vacations, and being in the scouts. He graduated from MacArthur High School in 1972 and attended college at the University of Illinois in Champaign and Westminster College in Missouri. He often spoke of the good times he had there. To John, the important things in life were fun, family, and friends. He had a great sense of humor and was loved by many. On September 6, 1980 he married Vicki Brown Moore in Laramie, Wyoming and they had two children Tara and Stephanie. While in Laramie he was a TA and received his Masters Degree in Computer Science from the University of Wyoming. In 1985 John and his family moved to Center Point, IA. He spent 26 years with Rockwell Collins where he made many good friends. John and Vicki were married for 26 years before their divorce in 2006. Though divorced, they were still best friends, and loved each other always. John had many hobbies including hunting, golf, fishing, gardening, canning, playing cards, going to the casino, watching the "Cubbies", taking drives in the country, spending time with friends, poker parties, and napping in his recliner. He enjoyed cooking and his apple pies were the best. John was always cheerful, and loved a good laugh. Since his diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis in April 2010 John never complained as he fought a brave and courageous battle. We are so proud of his strength. Those left behind to mourn his loss are his children Tara (Dave) Smith and Stephanie Breyfogle (Travis); his former wife Vicki; his pride and joy, granddaughter Sydnee; his mother Nettie; his sister Jan (Ray) Ramach; his brother Bill (Debbie) Breyfogle; many nieces and nephews; and his loyal dog Sophie (Stinky). John was preceded in death by his father Paul, and his sister Nancy, and his brother in law Andy. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.teahenfuneralhome.com Memorials may be directed to the family. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/