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Wilbur Breining
1929 - 2010
Wilbur Breining
1929 - 2010
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Wilbur Breining Obituary
Clell was born in Electra, TX on Jan. 28, 1929, to Wilbur Clarence Breining Sr. (Hank) and Lelia Breining. As class President he graduated from Lefors High School in 1947, attended Texas Tech for a time, then entered the U.S. Army where he served during the Korean War and attained the rank of Master Sergeant. While attending The University of North Texas, he met Jane Beard Turner, and they were married in 1954. In 1956, he graduated from University of North Texas with a Masters degree in Psychology. Upon graduation, Mr. Breining began a career as a Professor at Lamar University in Beaumont Texas. Before retirement, Mr. Breining held a position as a psychologist for Jefferson Davis Parish School District in Louisiana.
Survivors include his brother Berry Breining, sister Becky Nunez, sons; Clell Breining and Barry Breining, daughters; Diana Flood and Lelia McCauley, grandchildren; Holly Grice, Stephanie Breining, Austin McCauley, Jessica Ribera, Julia Ribera, McCabe Breining. Many close friends and other family members also share in their loss.
His funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2010 at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Rev. Ronnie Estes will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Visitation will begin Friday morning at 9 a.m. and continue until the start of service. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com
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Diana flood
January 30, 2011
I just want to thank everyone for their
condolences.
I really appreciate everyone that took the time to express their feelings about my dad. A wonderful man that will be forever missed and that no one else can ever replace.
Lynne Hebert Remson
December 4, 2010
Dear Holly,
I know how close you and your grandfather were. He talked of you often and sometimes sent pictures. He was so very proud of you! I know you will miss him dearly.
Lynne
Lynne Hebert Remson
December 4, 2010
Dear Clell, Barry, Diana, and Lelia,
I was so sad to hear of Clell's passing. We worked together for 10 years in Jeff Davis Parish and remained friends for over 20 years after that. I will miss the annual updates and photos he always sent of family. And I will miss talking to him--his wit and his sayings (that I continue to quote!) He taught me many things and my life has been greatly enriched for having known him and your mother.
Lelia, I think I may live near you. I have some photos I'd like to share with you. Please feel free to contact me if you like.
You have my deepest sympathies. Lynne
Diana Flood
December 2, 2010
Dad, please go to heaven now.You don't
have to suffer anymore. You did the best you could in life and I love you so much for being such a great man.I was so lucky to have you as a dad.You and mom
made sure us kids had a great child hood and thats the greatest gift parents can give to their children
you were the best and I'm forever greatful to you and I will miss you
until we meet again at Heavens gates.
Thank you again. I will love you both forever.
Diana
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Penny Guillory
November 21, 2010
What I will always remember about Clell was the love and devotion you could see he had for his family. Always thoughtful and attentive. I recall his sense of humor and the way he could relate to anyone. What a pleasant man. Now I see where his daughter, Diana, gets her thoughtfulness in dealing with people.
Jan Buescher
November 16, 2010
Thank you dad for making my life a much
brighter place and sharing your library and your knowledge with me on subjects of common interest.I will love you and miss you always.
Jan Buescher
My condolences to the family. Bless you
all.
Verna Taylor
November 15, 2010
I'm so sad to hear of Clell's passing.
I'll miss visiting Jane and clell.
Jane used to let only me cut her hair
and Clell loved to hear the old cajun
stories of my childhood.We all had such
a wonderful time. I'll miss them dearly
(Love,Verna Taylor)
Diana Flood
November 15, 2010
"Thanks for being a great dad!"
Love always Diana
Verna Taylor
November 15, 2010
In Sympathy
His promise is the light by which we see our loved one safely home
May the love of God give you peace
May the love of friends give you comfort
May the love of your dear one remain in your heart and give you stength
through the days ahead
( Love Verna Taylor)
Ruth Berkowitz
November 15, 2010
Although I never met Clell (Sr), knowing his son I know he must have been a wonderful man and I hope he rests in peace.
All our love and deepest condolences,
Ruth, Steve and Eiko Berkowitz
(Mikki's family)
November 14, 2010
Today is very difficult for me. I feel like I not only lost both of my parents but
also my best friends too. May you rest in peace my dear loved ones and know
that i'll always love you.
Now I can only try to become the best person I can be for both of their sakes. A good friend of mine once told me Diana you'll really grow up after both of your parents are gone.Maybe he was right but so far it's the hardest thing that
I've ever had to do.God bless us all. Diana
November 14, 2010
Dad, I will always remember you for your kindness to others.I remember when I had to get surgery to correct a lazy eye.I had a roommate in the hospital.I was 7 yrs old at the time and so was she. I guess she didnt have a dad but before you knew it she and I both had dolls and she had a dad for that day.I remember he spoke to her and she was better.He never let anyone or anything suffer.She was a complete stranger to us before that day.I love you dad. Love,Diana
Kim Cormier
November 12, 2010
As I remember, Diana's father, Mr. Breining was always thinking and made very welcoming comments. I still remember that when my son was only seven years old (now he is 32), Diana's dad was amazed that my son made a constructive building with playing blocks and he told my son that he was very good with his hands. That comment made my son very confident and proud of himself. My son didn't live with his father while he was growing up so these kinds of male influences was greatly appreciated. I thank Mr. Breining for that.
In addition, it was very enjoyable to watch him caring his deceased wife with love. And he gave love to anyone who knew him.
Now he is in a better place with his wife, Jane. I pray for peace with them.
Lelia McCauley
November 12, 2010
Daddy it brings me peace to know you are with mom again and that you are no longer in any pain but you are with your Heavenly Father. You were such a devoted husband and took such good care of mother always. Thank you for being such a wonderful grandfather and loving my Holly and Austin with all your heart. I am so grateful they had you and thank you for all the love you gave us. Kiss mother for me. I love you. Your daughter, Lelia
Mikki Breining
November 12, 2010
I thank the day I met my husband for bringing his father into my life. Although I mourn his passing, I will celebrate having known and loved Clell (Sr) forever. I love you, may you rest in peace and God Bless. Mikki
karen Simon
November 12, 2010
What a wonderful man he was. He was alway kind to us, an such a gentle man to family an friends. He will be missed by all, But now he is in the kingdom of our lord forever. God will help your family through this sad time
God Bless
Charlie Karen chuck, cj, alisa, will, kritin, kimi,
Chassie, mitch, kaley, doug, jacqui, justin
Taylor an Gracie Simon
Deana Terro
November 12, 2010
i have memories of dr. b in beaumont when he used to stay at our house on fridays... i beleive he still had a practice here...at any rate.. i think my fondest memories are when he would talk to me about ghosts... one time in particular he told me how he arrived at our house and thought i was in my bedroom playing my flute... (he was one of my greatest cheer leaders with the flute..)... so he walked down to say hello... by the time he got to the room...the music stopped and he realized no-one was there...at least no--'body'...smile...
i love dr b with all of my being and more deeply appreciate his freindship with my mother...
in closing... i would like to acknowledge dr b's most subtle, yet slightly humorous.. good bye to me...
i KNEW it was him as surely as the sun continues to blaze in the sky... and my whole being smiled...
what a remarkable man!!!
November 11, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Clell's death, I first met Clell in the early 1980's when I began teaching in Jeff Davis Parish. Clell was a very special man who very dedicated to his work and his family. He would often sit and share stories of his wife Jane, his children and grandchildren, especially Holly who shared so much of his and Jane's life. He was a very special man who never complained about what life dished out and met all obstacles head on.
While he worked in Jeff Davis Parish he was always there to assist us in anyway and was truly dedicated to helping the students. He taught us so many aspects of psychology that we were never taught in college.
When I taught classes at McNeese for teachers getting certification in working with Students with Severe Disabilities, Clell volunteered to come and address my classes and discuss behavior issues of students who have mental disablities. He even gave assignments to the class. Just another example of his dedication to his work.
I also worked in with students who made ceramics, Clell was interested in and would often help the students when he came to our school. He began to discuss his interest in knifes and we decided that he would attempt to make a knife and fire it in the school's kiln. He worked and worked but we never were able to get things just right, but we enjoyed the process and time together working on the project. Clell said at least no one would ever say we didn't try.
I enjoyed looking at all of the photos and sharing some of your life through this album. These photos are another example of how much Clell loved his family. I know that he will be missed. I hate not being able to attend his services but I still work and am unable to attend. I do pray for the family and friends and wanted to share a little of my memories.
My God Bless You,
Dianne Lyons
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