IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Delbert (Pete)
Erwin Breland
May 3, 1926 – December 22, 2010
Obituary
Delbert “Pete” Erwin Breland, age 84 of Sioux City died on Wednesday December 22, 2010 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 27, 2010 at 1:30 pm at Third Presbyterian Church in Sioux City with Pastor David Choate officiating. Military rites will be offered following the service by the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Breland will be cremated following the funeral service. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5-8 pm at the church. Waterbury Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com.
Delbert was born on May 3, 1926 in Washington Springs, S.D. the son of Bert and Rachel Breland. He moved to Sioux City at age 10 and lived his entire life here. He graduated from Central High School with the class of 1944. Upon his graduation, Delbert served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Marines. Following his military service he worked as a plumber for J.P. Olson and Hagin and Company until retiring in at age 57. Following his retirement, he worked as a building engineer at the Benson building until retiring in 2009. He also shared his knowledge by teaching plumbing and heating at Purdue University.
Delbert was united in marriage with Margaret James on June 26, 1976 at Third Presbyterian Church.
He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #3. Delbert enjoyed playing golf and was a former member of the city golf league. He also enjoyed watching western programs and movies and the time he could spend with all of his family was precious to him.
Delbert is survived by his wife of 34 years Margaret, his son Relton Breland of California, his daughter Kathy Rodriguez(Martin) of California, his step-sons Jim James of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Paul James of Oklahoma. He is also survived by two sisters; Vivian Fox of Sioux City, and Violet Diehl(George) of St. George, Utah, and his four grandchildren; Angela Rodriguez, Mary Catherine Rodriguez, Sunnie Ludwigs, and Miles Ludwigs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-daughter Lori Ludwigs.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 27, 2010 at 1:30 pm at Third Presbyterian Church in Sioux City with Pastor David Choate officiating. Military rites will be offered following the service by the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Breland will be cremated following the funeral service. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5-8 pm at the church. Waterbury Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com.
Delbert was born on May 3, 1926 in Washington Springs, S.D. the son of Bert and Rachel Breland. He moved to Sioux City at age 10 and lived his entire life here. He graduated from Central High School with the class of 1944. Upon his graduation, Delbert served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Marines. Following his military service he worked as a plumber for J.P. Olson and Hagin and Company until retiring in at age 57. Following his retirement, he worked as a building engineer at the Benson building until retiring in 2009. He also shared his knowledge by teaching plumbing and heating at Purdue University.
Delbert was united in marriage with Margaret James on June 26, 1976 at Third Presbyterian Church.
He was a member of Third Presbyterian Church, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #3. Delbert enjoyed playing golf and was a former member of the city golf league. He also enjoyed watching western programs and movies and the time he could spend with all of his family was precious to him.
Delbert is survived by his wife of 34 years Margaret, his son Relton Breland of California, his daughter Kathy Rodriguez(Martin) of California, his step-sons Jim James of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Paul James of Oklahoma. He is also survived by two sisters; Vivian Fox of Sioux City, and Violet Diehl(George) of St. George, Utah, and his four grandchildren; Angela Rodriguez, Mary Catherine Rodriguez, Sunnie Ludwigs, and Miles Ludwigs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-daughter Lori Ludwigs.
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