David Breitbach

David “Dave” Breitbach, 64, of Spring Valley, formerly of Neponset, died Friday, November 11, 2022, at St. Margaret’s Health, Spring Valley, Illinois. Dave was born July 19, 1958, in Kewanee, the son of William and Germaine (Petsche) Breitbach. Dave attended Kewanee High School, graduating with the class of 1977.

Dave is survived by his mother, Germaine, Neponset; special friend, Beth Ellis, Neponset; aunt, Mary Walton, Coralville, IA; and cousins, Linda (Glen) Strabala, Logan Strabala, Kalie Strabala, Laura Dooley, Jessica Dooley. He was preceded in death by his father, William; brother, Dan; an uncle, Roy Walton; and several other aunts and uncles.

Dave worked as a custodian at Central Bank, Princeton. He did piece work for the Horizon House in Peru, Illinois. Dave was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He enjoyed traveling, going to the casino, and watching the weather. He was a gentle soul. Dave loved his mom dearly.

Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am, Friday, November 18, 2022, at Golnick-Schueneman Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 11:00 am, Friday, November 18, 2022, at the funeral home. Martin VanMeltebeck will officiate. Burial will be at a later date in Floral Hill Cemetery, Neponset. Memorials may be made to Abilities Plus or Henry County Humane Society, Kewanee. Please leave an online condolence for www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

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