William-Breit-Obituary

William Breit

San Antonio, Texas

About

LOCATION
San Antonio, Texas

Obituary

Send Flowers

BREITDr. William Breit, age 78 of San Antonio, died Thursday, August 25, 2011. Economist, scholar, author, teacher, raconteur extraordinaire, Breit's teaching career spanned more than four decades. His legacy is his inspiration to students encountered at such prestigious campuses as The...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Those of us who were lucky enough to know Bill very well will always remember the important role he played in our lives, both as our professor and, most importantly, our friend. He was a generous, witty, loyal, and brilliant man.
I am deeply saddened by his death, but am also grateful that he played such a prominent role in my life. I will never forget him.

A wonderful economist, Bill Breit combined elegance, wit, and a love of life that continues to inspire friends, colleagues, former students, and admirers. He was a giant in so many ways and is missed... I am a better person for having known him. My sympathy is shared with his family & friends..... (David Gay, University of Arkansas)

It is with deep sadness that Donna & I learned Of Bill's passing...Unfortunately we were unable to pay our respects as we are out of town but we have Bill in our thoughts and are thankful to have had the good fortune of counting Bill as a friend...we extend our sympathies to Bill's brother Alvin and sister-in-law Phylis...

Hank & Donna Berez