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Leroy J. Breske

1950 - 2025

Leroy J. Breske obituary, 1950-2025

BORN

1950

DIED

2025

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Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary, Ltd.

1902 Third Avenue

East Moline, Illinois

Leroy Breske Obituary

Leroy J. Breske

May 19, 1950 - July 31, 2025

Leroy J. Breske, 75, of East Moline, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Hope Creek Nursing, Rehab, and Care, East Moline, Ill.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Christ The King Catholic Church, Moline, Illinois. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Sullivan-Ellis Mortuary, Ltd., is assisting the family.

Leroy James Breske was born May 19, 1950, in Wausau, Wis.; the son of Sylvester R. and Virginia (Senoraski) Breske. He was a 1969 graduate of D C Senior High School, Scholfield, Wisconsin. Leroy married the love of his life, Judith A. Herman May 4, 1974 at St, Peters Catholic Church, Stevens Point, Wis. He worked twenty-three years for Case IH, East Moline, Ill., retiring in 2004.

Leroy and Judy have been members of Christ The King Catholic Church, Moline, Ill. for twenty eight years. He was a lifetime fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers. Leroy enjoyed golfing, bowling, and dancing with his wife. For several years, one could see Leroy and Judy riding their bicycles in East Moline. He also enjoyed dot to dots, word find, puzzles, reading, and playing cards.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 51 years, Judy, East Moline; his brother-in-law, Fred Pasnecker, Mosinee, Wis.; and his niece, Christine Kaberna, Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Virginia Breske; his sister, Carol Pasnecker; and his beloved dog, Gracie.

Special thanks to Mercy One Genesis Hospice; Dr. Sorensen, Kramer, Maggie, Ann, Lisa, Louisa, Bri and Kelli. Special thanks to the staff of Hope Creek Care Center for their care and to a special friend and "rock", Carol Mizeur.

Leroy, you will always continue to "Color My World".

Online condolences may be left at sullivanellisltd.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Rock Island Dispatch Argus on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Nancy Humphrey

August 3, 2025

Deepest Sympathy in the passing of Leroy. Remember his beautiful voice as part of St. Mary's choir. May you rest on peace, Leroy. Judy, may you and your family continue to keep memories close through the days ahead. May you feel the Lord's arms around you. Peace be with all of you.

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