Daniel Peter Breidenstein

Stacey and family,



Thinking of you in this time of sorrow and hoping you find comfort in warm memories.

Oh My! I cannot even begin to express how Dan and the whole family made me feel when I lived in Mt. P andworked for them. I still tell people how amazing it is that Dan would remember your name, your spouses name and who you hung out with even after many years and not seeing him for a time. He always said (as recently as last summer) that he wanted to bring his family out here for a visit. Please know that the door is open and you are welcome to be here any time. My very deepest sympathies to all of you, Dan was a very unique individual and a significant part in many lives over the years...just as The Bird. Many hugs and prayers come your way today from the Rocky Mountains.

To the Breidenstein Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Bird was a warm, wonderful place for us during college and Dan's kind, generous heart and easy smile was a big part of that warmth and comfort. My husband and I met at the Bird and this year will be our 5th anniversary. Please know that Dan's fatherly regard and the family at the Bird left an indelible mark on many of those college kids and we will carry his memory with us always. We're so sorry for your loss.

Breidensteins, Words cannot begin to express how sorry we are for your loss. We will always remember Dan's engaging smile!! Our thoughts are with you.

To Dan's Family, Employees, Friends, and Acquantances:



What a great loss we have all suffered. It's hard to even put into words how I, and probably many, feel. Dan was a great man! He will always be remembered, though differently by each of us. If you saw him, either in the bar or on the street, you were sure of a howdy - how ya doing? He was such a giving and friendly man. I'm fortunate to have known Dan and will, as will others, miss him dearly and will never forget him.



Thanks, Dan, for the different memories you gave to each of us....

I notice that the words genuine, kind, giving, and honest are repeated by many people in the entrys in this book. There are so many more words to describe Dan; compassionate, happy, devoted, and loving are just a few more. Many people deserve some of these descriptive terms, but only a few truly deserve every one of them. Dan was such a person and will be missed by more people than we will ever know. Mt. Pleasant will be a much different place without Dan.

To the Breidenstein Family:



Please accept my deepest sympathies for you at this time in your lives.



I struggle to find words to fit my thoughts right now. I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow at the loss of Dan.



I admired and respected Dan for many reasons, but I most admired his sense of family because it included everyone he ever met. Until I met Dan, I never had the privilege to know someone so genuine. I know that he loved you all with his entire being.



Know that you have many, many friends who share your loss. You are all in my thoughts,



Matthew Albers

We've never known a nicer man.

Lois and Family,



We share what is already being expressed by the community. Dan will always be remembered as a kind, giving man who touched so many simply by being himself. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Breidenstein Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I didn't know Dan for very long, but I did get to know what a loving man he was. He was very proud of all of you and we know you were proud of him. May God bless you and help to heal you.

Brad & Rebecca Brookens

Breidenstein Family:



I looked up to Dan as a leader, a man who spoke of his employees as if they were his very own children, and who spoke of his family with love and pride. I will remember Dan as a man who made a difference, he was a worker. Everyone I have spoken to tells me a different wonderful story of how they knew Dan, and I have not heard the same story twice, so I know he was involved in many things, and admired by many people. He will be missed by the entire community. I have prayed for Dan and your family, he is in the Lord's Hands now, of that I am sure.

Kriss Roethlisberger from Ace of Diamonds

For all Dan's Family,

Dan was one of the best men I have ever had the privelage to meet. He has been a friend forever, as was his family to me.Whenever tragedy struck me, my family , the Breidensteins , were there for me. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Dan will be greatly missed by many people.Our prayers are with you all.

I first met Dan when I was working for MMI as a job coach, working the downtown crew. Dan and I met while planting flowers one day. He just began talking to me. I knew then that this was a good and decent man. He would often invite the crew and me to come over to Steiner's for a free drink when the weather was so hot out. He would always speak in passing. Dan made us feel welcome to the downtown area. He was a man who was loved by many, and he will surely be missed. But we know his legacy will live on, thru his family, friends, his work. Dan, we will miss u. T.

Dear Lois and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you

during this time of loss and always.

The Foote family were neighbors off of Isabella Road and will always remember Dan fondley. We will remember how nice and caring he was towards his family and the community. Dan will be missed.

To the Breidenstein family, Thinking of you at this time with deepest sympathy. Louise and Nicole Maybee

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. DAN WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A GREAT FAMILY MAN AND ALWAYS THERE FOR OTHERS IN TIMES OF NEED. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED

To the Breidenstein family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Dan was a great guy and we will miss him both as a friend and fellow business man. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

To the Breidenstein family including employees of the Bird and Steiner's:



I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, boss and friend. He was the kind of person who will always be remembered for his warm and friendly smile. He will certainly be missed by many and will live on through our memories. You are all wonderful people. Please remember that all of your friends and family are here to help support you. Lean on us as we are there for whatever you may need!!!

From your friends at Listening Ear: Our sympathy and love go out to Dan's family. He was a good man, and the proof of that is his wonderful family.

Lois and Family,

We were so sorry to hear about Dan. Even though we moved and it made it difficult to see you. I always remember the great times we had together. Dan was a very special guy and will be really missed.

Lois and Family,

We can not find the words to say. Dan was a great friend as are the rest of you. We will miss him very much. If you ever need anything, We are here for you. All our love always.

Lois and Family,

Words cannot express the loss that will be felt by so many. Dan will remain in the hearts and souls of all of us. His children will carry on his legacy. Our deepest condolences.

Dear Allison,

I was so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.



Although it's been many years since I've seen your dad, I can remember that he always had a smile and a laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, no matter how briefly or how long ago.



Mandy (Hitsman) Rodriguez

The memories and good times with Dan are far to many to mention. He will be missed and our thoughts and parys are with you.

Everett and Linda Dielman

Dan will be remembered by his friends and classmates from Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant. His kindness and good heart are his gifts to all those who knew him.

To the Breidenstein Family:



My deepest sympathy goes out to you for your loss. His loss will be felt by everyone who knew him. I spent alot of time at The Bird during my college hey-days and for alumni reunion parties during Homecoming. Although I didn't know Dan very well, he was friendly and made you feel at home. He will truly be missed.

When I was a boy, I used to meander across the street and down Mulberry Lane to visit Dan. He was still in high school at the time and about 10 years older than I was. He would always invite me into his house and give me pop and candy. He would always engage in friendly conversation and let me stay as long as I wanted. His kindness was genuine and he always treated me like an equal even though I was much younger. At the time, I thought I hit the jackpot getting pop and candy. As I grew older, I realized I hit the jackpot knowing Dan.





Notice how many times I used the word ‘always’ describing Dan. That is because he was consistently kind and genuine. Kindness permeated the mans body and anyone who knew Dan knows what I’m talking about. He was truly a great man and I am forever indebted to him for the impressions he made on me as a young boy.





Thank you neighbor.

To the Breidenstein family,

I met Dan, like so many, as a college student back in the 80's, and our paths crossed many times since then, including at Isabella Bank - a walk-up customer at the drive-thru window who had to finish his story no matter how inclement the weather.

I saw him at Summerfest, and even though he looked hot and haggard, he had that signature smile on his face and the impetus to ask us if we were having a good time.

For a 40-something, he had the accomplishments of someone in their 80's. How proud you must be of your patriarch.

I think Mt. Pleasant should fund a bronze statue of Dan and place it outside the two businesses as a lasting tribute. With a smile and a wave pose, of course.

Our sincere condolences to you all.

Patty and Max Strong and family.

Lois and Family My memories of Dan are centered around the Energy & Summer Fests.where I enjoyed working with him. He always had a smile on his face. The picture that I will see is of Dan and Rachael interviewing the "crowd" at the 2002 Summerfest. They were having such a good time and making us all smile. My heart and prayers go out to you. Frances (Dodo)

Mellissa and Alisson,



My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

Lois & family

Our thoughts are with you and our hearts are saddened by the loss of a wonderful neighbor.

Life has always seemed to like a plant that lives on its rhizome.

Its true life is invisible, hidden in the rhizome. The part that

appears above ground lasts only a single summer. Then it withers

away--an ephemeral apparition.



When we think of the unending growth

and decay of life and civilization, we cannot escape the impression

of absolute millity. Yet we have never lost a sense of something that

lives and endures underneath the eternal flux. What we see is the

blossom, which passes. The rhizome remains.



Just as the blossom passes, so must we all, but we live forever in

the hearts of those who loved us.



Dan will live forever in so many lives. His legacy will continue through his wife, children, grandchildren, his family, his friends and in the lives of so many people he touched that probably never knew the name of the man who gave so much to so many.

Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time and all times.



Love, The Maybees

Dan will be greatly missed.

Dear Breidenstein family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Dan always had a way of making people feeling special whether it was going out of his way to say "hello" or just remembering the simple things about you. He will be truly be missed.



God Bless

Brook(Lehner) and Mark Skinner

Melissa & Breidenstein family

You will always be in our thoughts & prayers. Don't be afraid to remember the good times as well as the sad times. Memories are a precious gift, and I know you have MANY amoung you to share. God Bless and know you have friends who will always be there for you.



Ryan & Kelly (Curitss) Alderman

Lois and Family,

Dan was such a part of our family throughout the years. The Bird was always a highlight to come home to especially if Dan was working. He always had a new joke to share and a story to tell. He knew how to make you feel good with his genuine caring personality and big smile. No one will ever be able to fill this void. He will be missed dearly. Our hearts go out to you.

Brandi Tithof and Doug Shoemaker

Holly and Mike Morrow

John Tithof

Mary Ann (Tithof) Punke

Lois and Family,



Words cannot express how much we will all miss Dan. He left his mark on everyone he met---that of a genuine, caring man. The community will also miss his tireless efforts in all of his volunteer endeavors, too numerous to mention. My heart goes out to all of you, and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lois and Family,

Words are not coming. We loved Dan so very much. It was he who brought Larry(Cisco) and I together. We will miss Dan and our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family. We are here for you if you need anything.

To The Breidensteins and Friends,



Although, I never got to know Dan very well I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him. I spent a lot of time at The Bird over the years when I was in school at CMU. I always enjoyed my time there and felt a very warm reception from everyone. The staff always made me feel right at home and very welcome to be there. A toast to you, Dan for making The Bird such a warm and friendly atmosphere. Your presence will be missed my many.



I am truly sorry for your loss, Breidenstein family and friends. God Bless each and every one of you.

My heartfelt thanks to Dan and his family for making the Bird one of the great experience's in Mt. P!



The Burgers will never be the same.



You will be missed.



rob

Lois & family,

Remember the happy times... birthday parties, camping trips, Christmas and all the rest... I know you have many special memories of a wonderful husband & father. I'm glad I was able to know him from our "Otta-Bond" nights. His songs & jokes made us all laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lois and Family,



I had to let you know I am thinking of you all at this time.



Love you and yours,



Sally Lou Oller, CMU, Mt. Pleasant, MI (Physical Education and Sport Office)

To the Breidenstein Family,

We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Dan will be deeply missed.

Lois and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you go through this very sad time.

To The Breidenstein Family

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of you at this truly difficult time of sorrow. I knew Dan through my years of frequenting The Bird while attending CMU and I feel blessed for having known such a genuine, sincere, wonderful & kind man! He will be missed very much. Agian I am truly sorry about your loss... God Bless

To the Breidenstein Family,

Prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you and take care.

Ben,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. If you ever need to talk, you know where I live because I know what you are going through. God Bless.

To Dan's family,



We would like to express our sincerest sympathies for your loss. Dan was very special. We enjoyed many of the golf and bowling events he organized over the years. His kindness and thoughtfulness will be remembered in our hearts.

Lois and Family,



Dan was a wonderful, charismatic person who certainly left his mark on the lives of those who knew him. We feel blessed to have been among the many who did. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan was thoughtful of others. I remember Dan calling me at 5:15 a.m. in the morning to let me know the building next to mine was in fire in Downtown Mount Pleasant. At a time like that, Dan might have been concerned just for his own building, but he wasn't. He was thoughful of others.

We'll never forget coming into town for the Tube Trip weekends...all meeting at the Bird and you and your

gang there to greet us every time. My thoughts and prayers are with the Breidenstein family during this time of great sorrow.

To the Breidenstein family:



I worked with Dan on various projects, activities and downtown issues when I was with the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce. Dan's heart was always in the right place and he loved his community. He did a lot for the betterment of the community. God Bless Dan and all of you in your time of loss.

Rachel,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the Lord send down his strength to you and guide you as you mourn your great loss. We are thinking about you each and everyday.



Love ya,

Leslie and Brent

Dan, you always had a lot to say across the bar, but now it is time to listen to the accolades your higher power recites at the banquet thrown in your honor. God bless.

To The Breidenstein Family,

Our sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time.

Dan will be missed by so many, for all the good and giving things that he did, but what a legacy he has left us all.

Sincerely,

Gerald and Wendy Pulcifer

Lois and Family,



I am so very sorry for your loss. Your husband/father was a very good man.

There are no words to express our sympathy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Farewell Dan,I always liked the way you were never afraid to speak your your mind.

Dan always made me feel welcomed whenever I saw him at The Bird. It was a great college hangout of mine and I loved to visit after Homecoming games. I'll miss his friendly smiles.

Ben,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With sincere sympathy,

Laken and Paula Buning

There aren't words to say how sad I feel right now. Dan truly is and will always be one of my very favorite people. I will miss him dearly.