Funeral services for Glenn Donald Breithaupt, 78, Lawrence, will be at 11 am Tuesday at Lawrence First Church of the Nazarene, 1470 N. 1000 Rd., with Dr. Don Dunn and Rev. Bob Giffin officiating. Burial will follow at Worden Cemetery. Glenn died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
He was born Aug. 14, 1938, in Worden, the son of Donald C. and Evelyn R. Nuffer Breithaupt. He graduated from Lawrence High School. Glenn was a crane operator and mechanic at Farmland Industries for 42 years. He also worked with his father in a cattle operation, and loved helping Don and Jeri on the farm, enjoyed the outdoors, working in the yard, spending time with family, and Sunday lunches. Glenn was a loving caregiver to his wife for more than 20 years, and was a lifelong member of the church.
Glenn married Brenda J. Penny on Apr. 18, 1958, in Lawrence. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Don W. Breithaupt, his wife Janet, and their children Amy Newell (Daniel), MacKenzie Breithaupt, Jay Amyx (Tracy), and Joe Amyx; two daughters, Kris Oehlert, her husband Paul, and their children Samantha Wright (Zach), and Kasey Oehlert, and Carrie Shuck, her husband Brad, and their children Taylor Shuck and Connor Shuck; four siblings, Kenny Breithaupt and wife Patty, Lawrence, Sylvia Haas, Los Angeles, Jeri Breithaupt and wife Paulette, Lawrence, Nancy Brenn and husband Doug, Lawrence; a sister in law, Jan Breithaupt, Baldwin City; six great grandchildren, Rock, Xavier, Braxton, Breaker, Hayden, and Vossen. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Doug Breithaupt; and a brother in law, John Haas.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
Very sorry to hear about Glenn passing. I always enjoyed talking and working with Glenn at the plant. He was always considerate and hard working. He was dependable and did a great job.
May our prayers and thoughts be with you at this time.
He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Breithaupt families. Glenn will surely be missed. May GOD be with each of you during the times ahead. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Just read the LJW and seen Glenn’s obit. Glenn and the rest of the Breithaupt kid’s and I with my two sister were in a one room school together just below and little east of there family farm back in late 40’s and 50’s. Great family. So sorry, prayers and thoughts for you all. R.I.P.
We are so sorry to hear of Glenn;s passing. He really going to be missed by his family and friends. Brenda , you are in our thoughts and prayers. But ,and he will suffer no longer we know Glenn is in a better place, with GOD
I am SO sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. No words to express my shock and sadness. All of you will be in my thoughts as I lift them to our Lord. Especially you Brenda. I will be in touch.
Sincere Condolences To The Breithaupt Family,
I hope you have peace, comfort and strength to face the days ahead. And loving cherish memories to carry you through this sad time. Through heartfelt prayer, you can experience, “the peace of God that excel all thought.” Philippians 4:7. With Peace & Loving-Kindness,
Was sad to hear about the loss of Glenn. I worked with him at farmland great guy
Sincerely Harry Shafer
We were saddened to hear of your loss. He was a great guy. We are offering condolences and prayers to all the family.
I’m sorry for your loss! I remember Glenn doing sound at the Nazerene church on Mass. st in Lawrence. When we when went there to visit one time.
You will always be remembered as the most loving, caring and God loving man. You’re love for Brenda was always your no. 1 priority. That love for each other and God got you through so many trials. Your generosity and love for others will never be forgotten.