Lawrence (Larry) Breuer, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Mesa, Arizona, on June 6, 2017. He succumbed to his long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Larry was born in Breckenridge on March 24, 1948, the son of Clarence and Luella Breuer. He grew up in Mooreton, North Dakota, on the family farm. He continued his childhood in Albert Lea.

He married Beverly Nyhof on Nov. 29, 1968, in Sisseton, South Dakota. They enjoyed their three daughters, spending time in their grandchildren’s lives, visiting with family, traveling and making lots of great memories.

He worked in the foundry industry for over 45 years as a manager, salesman and consultant after retiring. He enjoyed giving his time serving in the American Foundryman’s Society.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents William and Margaret (Thiel) Breuer and Lionel and Annafa (Springer) Krogness; parents Clarence and Donna (Suntken) Breuer and William & Luella (Breuer) Sturma; brothers-in-law Mark Mathys and Charles “Spud” Chenze; and best friend, William “Bill” Wilson.

He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of more than 48 years, Beverly (Nyhof) Breuer. The loving father of Anita (Zimran Cadle) Breuer, Kimberly Breuer and Jennifer (Joshua) Beutin. The proud grandfather of Zimran “Pa” Cadle, Zimran “Coqui” Cadle, Zimran “Wynn” Cadle, Lucas (Kaylin) Nuss, Jarret Johnson, Jake Johnson, Christian Beutin, Benjamin Beutin and Elianna Beutin. The loving brother of Lorraine Chenze, Diane Oveson, Danita (Andy) Weber, Kathy Herding, Clarence Breuer, Janice Breuer, Cindy Mathys and Rodney Breuer. Loving brother-in-law to Rosalee (Rodney) Laughlin, Eugene (Joanne) Nyhof, Dennis (Nancy) Nyhof, Arthur (Becki) Nyhof and Gary Nyhof. And lots of beloved nieces and nephews.

Larry will be fondly remembered by his family and friends as a loving husband, strong father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, an honest and fair salesman, proud GOP patriot, ace euchre and poker player, accomplished grill master and best of all, storyteller. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. July 3 at Mountainview Cemetery, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona. Interment will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations made to AFS Wisconsin Chapter with the memo line “Lawrence Breuer Memorial Scholarship”, W175 N11117 Stonewood Drive, Suite 204, Germantown, WI 53022 or www.wisconsinafs.org/Donate and specify fund by choosing Lawrence Breuer Memorial Scholarship.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all their family and friends for their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Also, a heartfelt thank you to all the great doctors, nurses, and The Hospice of the Valley team who cared for Larry. Your kindness and service will be remembered by Larry’s family.