Theresa E. Breuer

Theresa E. Breuer, 96, of La Crescent, died on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Theresa was the first of nine children, born March 22, 1923 to Martin and Gertrude Kruse of St. Lucas, IA. There she worked on the family farm and helped raise her brothers and sisters. Later she moved to Cedar Rapids, IA, to pursue a career as a beautician. At one of her sister’s weddings, she met William “Bill” Breuer, whom she married, and they moved to La Crescent. There, with some help from Bill, she raised five children, Tom (Maureen), Barb (Jeff) Bennett, Dave (Cheryl), Steve (Patti), and Ellen (Greg) Lusk. She enjoyed her five kids, 14 grandkids, 13 great-grandkids, her surviving sister Phyllis (Al Malin), her dogs, and her flowers. Anyone who knew any of the Breuer kids also knew “Ma Breuer”, who was always there with a cold drink, a warm meal, or a place to sleep. Along with her generosity, she also had a great sense of humor and a very bright smile which will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, her daughter Barb, three brothers and four sisters. Rest In Peace, Ma, and Merry Christmas.

The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale, especially Ann, Jen, and Jamie. Your kindness was so appreciated.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Crucifixion, La Crescent. Rev. John L. Evans, II, will officiate. Entombment will follow in the St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum, Catholic Cemetery, La Crosse. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be used in Theresa’s memory.