Seattle, Washington
1943 - 2015
Bill Breitenstein passed away on October 5, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The obituary was featured in The Seattle Times on October 9, 2015.
Bill was my all-time favorite "boss" but he became so much more than that. He was my mentor, my life-coach, and friend. I think of him often, and cherish the things I learned from him and the friendship we had.
Charlene Fetter
October 03, 2023 | Work
I think of Bill often. He had such an influence in my life, both professionally and personally. He was my favorite "boss" of anyone I ever worked for, because he taught me to have confidence in challenging myself. As a friend he guided me as I became a single mom. And just a few days ago I was telling a friend about the swing set/climber he gave me for my own daughter, after his kids outgrew it. Rickety and old as it was, it provided many hours of fun. I wish we still had it for my grandson...
Charlene Fetter
October 03, 2022 | Friend
Remember Doug ,such a good friend to Jim and myself. I wonder what he would have thought to know that Jim also passed from ALS in Nov.2020.
Suzanne Wakefield
October 03, 2022
I miss you dad.. the world seems to have gone crazy since you passed. Maybe its just me without the granite foundation you provided. I wish I had your determination and focus. I could use some of that these days. I regret not speaking at your funeral. I would have fallen apart if I went up there.. but you deserved more. Our hugs were always so awkward.. but I could use one right now.
Marc
October 07, 2021
Miss you Bill. I could use some of your drive exercising and driving my career.
Peter Simkins
October 04, 2020 | Friend
I worked with Bill in the accounting department at Nordstrom for several years. He was, and will always be my most favorite boss, but more than that, Bill was a good friend.He made a difference in my life in many ways. I will be forever grateful for the advice he gave me as I became a mom, and for the guidance he gave me professionally.
Charlene Fetter
October 03, 2020 | Edmonds, WA | Friend
Can it be 5 years already. Love and prayers to you Susan and family.He was a good friend. We wonder what he would think about Jim also having ALS. Diagnosed in June. Jim and Suzanne
Jim and Suzanne Wakefield
October 03, 2020 | Versailles, OH | Friend
One of my best friends through High School and college. Will remember him for ever.
Lonny Wakefield
October 18, 2019 | Versailles, OH
Missing my dad today. He always gave 100%. Our family misses his foundation of strength, consistency, and love.
Marc
October 03, 2019 | WA | Son
