Henry Wayne Breymeyer

CISSNA PARK - Henry Wayne Breymeyer, 89, of Cissna Park passed away Sunday (Dec. 15, 2024) at home surrounded by family.

He was born on April 28, 1935, in Ash Grove Township, a son of Henry and Naomi (Elliott) Breymeyer, and they preceded him in death. He was baptized in May 1935, and confirmed on May 16, 1948.

Henry Wayne married Imogene Seggebruch on Sept. 29, 1957, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ash Grove, and she survives.

He is also survived by three sons, Bruce (Shelley) Breymeyer of Thomasboro, Brad (Lisa) Breymeyer of Cissna Park and Brock (Lisa) Breymeyer of Rankin; eight grandchildren, Brice (Heidi) Breymeyer, Brandt (Brielle) Breymeyer, Brooks (Josey) Breymeyer, Brennon (Carlee) Breymeyer, Dillon (Nikki) Eighner, Brayton (Rachel) Breymeyer, Lexie Breymeyer and Lacie Breymeyer; nine great-grandchildren, Braxton, Bree, Brittlyn, Natalie, Briggs, Brecken, Brenley, Brody and Bristol Breymeyer; and four sisters, Janice (Dennis) Kregel of Cissna Park, Jean (Glen) Drilling of Buckley, Joyce Brown of Streator and Sandra Chenoweth of Riverview, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Charles Brown.

Henry (H.W.) was a member of the St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church at Ash Grove. He graduated from Cissna Park Unit 6 high school in 1953. Henry began his career as a truck driver for four years under Edward Alt. Following that, he pursued his passion as a dairy and grain farmer for 30 years and later spent almost 10 years as a hog farmer. Henry also spent 17 years of service as a school bus driver for Cissna Park Unit 6. Henry was known for his unwavering dedication to farm life and the countless miles spent in his red truck, leaving behind a legacy of hard work with his wife and three boys.

Visitation will be on Sunday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Knapp Funeral Home, Cissna Park with an additional hour of visitation on Monday, Dec. 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church at Ash Grove. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dale Fjordbotten officiating. Burial will take place in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery at Ash Grove.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church at Ash Grove, Iroquois Memorial Hospice or donor's choice. Please share a memory of Henry at knappfuneralhomes.com.