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Charles BREETZ Obituary

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Charles H. (Bud), of Villa Hills, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at his residence. He was a commercial construction superintendent for Midwest Contractors in Cincinnati; a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict; a member of St. Joesph Church, Crescent Springs; a member of the Boonie's Old Geezers of Ft. Mitchell ; a volunteer for the Diocesan Catholic Children's Home; and a van driver for Interfaith Hospitality Network. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Kallmeyer Breetz, and sons, Tony and Timothy Breetz. Survivors include his: wife, Joan Riedel Erb Breetz; sons, Michael (Clair) Breetz of Alexandria, Gregory (Bridget) Breetz of Hebron; Tom (Della) Breetz of Villa Hills, Jim (Donna) Breetz of Hebron, and Gary (Karen) Breetz of Billings, Montana; daughters, Therese (Rob) Kranz of Mt. Lookout, Ohio, and Laura (J.T.) Quesenberry of Crestwood, Ky; step-daughters, Diane (Kenny) Sears of Cold Spring, Karen (Steve) Berling or Ft. Wright, Michele (Chris) Geiger of Anderson Twp., Ohio, Susan (Ken) Schlachter of Villa Hills, and Barbara (Norb) Weyer of Alexandria; brothers, Bill Breetz of Cincinnati, and Bob (Dalarna) Breetz of Louisville; sister, Ann (Dick) Elmer; 22 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 12 step grandchildren. Visitation 4-7 p.m. on Friday, June 15, at St. Joseph Church, Crescent Springs, with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 7 p.m. A reception will follow the Mass in the Church undercroft. Private burial Saturday St. Mary Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell. Memorials may be made to Saint Walburg Monastery, 2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills, KY 41017; or charity of donor's choice. Linnemann Family Funeral Home, Erlanger is serving the family. Online condolences to: www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Jun. 14, 2012.

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Greg and Vickey Gaskins

June 19, 2012

Tommy and Della,
We know what a "good" man your dad was and you (Tommy) are just like him. I'm sorry we missed the services, we just found out on Saturday night. Please know you two are in our prayers.

Robert Chickey

June 15, 2012

To be blessed with so many children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family is admirable. My thoughts are with you all as you celebrate Charles' life. God Bless!

Gloria Kessler

June 14, 2012

Aunt Joan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and Bud's as well.
Tom, Gloria, Heather & Alex Kessler

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