Oregon/Stoughton - James Rodney "Rod" Breedlove, age 82, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born on November 20, 1935 in West Virginia, the son of Pansy Breedlove.
Rod was raised in Florida where he was a proficient swimmer, diver, hunter and fisherman. As a young boy, he was known as a young zoologist for he raised and owned many kinds of Florida's animals and reptiles.
After High School, Rod joined the Marines for three years and after that enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years. When he was stationed at Truax Field in Madison, WI where he met his future wife, Barbara Blandford, then a University of Wisconsin student. They were married and moved to Florida after his discharge from the Air Force. Being in the reserve for a year he moved back to Wisconsin and accepted a full-time position in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He became a distinguished marksman and traveled the world in competition. He was a branch Chief and at his retirement he had a total of 41 years in the armed forces. During his tenure, in the Wisconsin Air National Guard he was a certified NRA pistol/shotgun and rifle instructor. He was a patron member of NRA. Rod initiated the historical flag presentation for government occasions. He was inducted into the WI Air National Guard Hall of Fame. Rodney was a past master of the Masonic Lodge and was a director in the Zor Shrine. He was also an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Rod has numerous hobbies throughout his life. Being an expert diver, he originated the Dolphin Diving Club in Madison. He loved old cars and restored and also successfully showed his cars in the International Show Cars Association. Rod showed his 1951 Ford Victoria in 48 shows, including the United States Nationals, and never lost in class. Rod was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life.
Rod and Barbara raised their three children in Stoughton and a few years before retirement they bought a horse ranch in Oregon, Wisconsin where they raised, bred and showed horses for 35 years. Among other hobbies, Rod enjoyed playing in euchre tournaments after his retirement. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rod is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara (Blandford) Breedlove, three children; Brenda (Jack) Lytle, Gary (Jill) Breedlove and Dawn (Greg) Johnson, eight grandchildren; Brandon Vonck, Ashley (Brendon) Bruns, Ryan Vonck, Michaela Eugster, Brooke Lytle, Chris Thomas, Alexis Lytle and Grace Lytle. Rodney is also survived by many other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pansy (Floyd) Lingle, granddaughter Margaret Jo Breedlove, grandson Nicholas Vonck, and his brother Robert Breedlove.
A memorial service will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Hwy B, Stoughton on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Paula Geister-Jones officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the church from 1:00 pm until the service.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect Avenue, Stoughton
608-873-9244
Rod was raised in Florida where he was a proficient swimmer, diver, hunter and fisherman. As a young boy, he was known as a young zoologist for he raised and owned many kinds of Florida's animals and reptiles.
After High School, Rod joined the Marines for three years and after that enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years. When he was stationed at Truax Field in Madison, WI where he met his future wife, Barbara Blandford, then a University of Wisconsin student. They were married and moved to Florida after his discharge from the Air Force. Being in the reserve for a year he moved back to Wisconsin and accepted a full-time position in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He became a distinguished marksman and traveled the world in competition. He was a branch Chief and at his retirement he had a total of 41 years in the armed forces. During his tenure, in the Wisconsin Air National Guard he was a certified NRA pistol/shotgun and rifle instructor. He was a patron member of NRA. Rod initiated the historical flag presentation for government occasions. He was inducted into the WI Air National Guard Hall of Fame. Rodney was a past master of the Masonic Lodge and was a director in the Zor Shrine. He was also an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Rod has numerous hobbies throughout his life. Being an expert diver, he originated the Dolphin Diving Club in Madison. He loved old cars and restored and also successfully showed his cars in the International Show Cars Association. Rod showed his 1951 Ford Victoria in 48 shows, including the United States Nationals, and never lost in class. Rod was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life.
Rod and Barbara raised their three children in Stoughton and a few years before retirement they bought a horse ranch in Oregon, Wisconsin where they raised, bred and showed horses for 35 years. Among other hobbies, Rod enjoyed playing in euchre tournaments after his retirement. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rod is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara (Blandford) Breedlove, three children; Brenda (Jack) Lytle, Gary (Jill) Breedlove and Dawn (Greg) Johnson, eight grandchildren; Brandon Vonck, Ashley (Brendon) Bruns, Ryan Vonck, Michaela Eugster, Brooke Lytle, Chris Thomas, Alexis Lytle and Grace Lytle. Rodney is also survived by many other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pansy (Floyd) Lingle, granddaughter Margaret Jo Breedlove, grandson Nicholas Vonck, and his brother Robert Breedlove.
A memorial service will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Hwy B, Stoughton on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Paula Geister-Jones officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the church from 1:00 pm until the service.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect Avenue, Stoughton
608-873-9244
Oregon/Stoughton - James Rodney "Rod" Breedlove, age 82, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born on November 20, 1935 in West Virginia, the son of Pansy Breedlove.
Rod was raised in Florida where he was a proficient swimmer, diver, hunter and fisherman. As a young boy, he was known as a young zoologist for he raised and owned many kinds of Florida's animals and reptiles.
After High School, Rod joined the Marines for three years and after that enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years. When he was stationed at Truax Field in Madison, WI where he met his future wife, Barbara Blandford, then a University of Wisconsin student. They were married and moved to Florida after his discharge from the Air Force. Being in the reserve for a year he moved back to Wisconsin and accepted a full-time position in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He became a distinguished marksman and traveled the world in competition. He was a branch Chief and at his retirement he had a total of 41 years in the armed forces. During his tenure, in the Wisconsin Air National Guard he was a certified NRA pistol/shotgun and rifle instructor. He was a patron member of NRA. Rod initiated the historical flag presentation for government occasions. He was inducted into the WI Air National Guard Hall of Fame. Rodney was a past master of the Masonic Lodge and was a director in the Zor Shrine. He was also an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Rod has numerous hobbies throughout his life. Being an expert diver, he originated the Dolphin Diving Club in Madison. He loved old cars and restored and also successfully showed his cars in the International Show Cars Association. Rod showed his 1951 Ford Victoria in 48 shows, including the United States Nationals, and never lost in class. Rod was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life.
Rod and Barbara raised their three children in Stoughton and a few years before retirement they bought a horse ranch in Oregon, Wisconsin where they raised, bred and showed horses for 35 years. Among other hobbies, Rod enjoyed playing in euchre tournaments after his retirement. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rod is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara (Blandford) Breedlove, three children; Brenda (Jack) Lytle, Gary (Jill) Breedlove and Dawn (Greg) Johnson, eight grandchildren; Brandon Vonck, Ashley (Brendon) Bruns, Ryan Vonck, Michaela Eugster, Brooke Lytle, Chris Thomas, Alexis Lytle and Grace Lytle. Rodney is also survived by many other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pansy (Floyd) Lingle, granddaughter Margaret Jo Breedlove, grandson Nicholas Vonck, and his brother Robert Breedlove.
A memorial service will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Hwy B, Stoughton on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Paula Geister-Jones officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the church from 1:00 pm until the service.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect Avenue, Stoughton
608-873-9244
Rod was raised in Florida where he was a proficient swimmer, diver, hunter and fisherman. As a young boy, he was known as a young zoologist for he raised and owned many kinds of Florida's animals and reptiles.
After High School, Rod joined the Marines for three years and after that enlisted in the United States Air Force for four years. When he was stationed at Truax Field in Madison, WI where he met his future wife, Barbara Blandford, then a University of Wisconsin student. They were married and moved to Florida after his discharge from the Air Force. Being in the reserve for a year he moved back to Wisconsin and accepted a full-time position in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He became a distinguished marksman and traveled the world in competition. He was a branch Chief and at his retirement he had a total of 41 years in the armed forces. During his tenure, in the Wisconsin Air National Guard he was a certified NRA pistol/shotgun and rifle instructor. He was a patron member of NRA. Rod initiated the historical flag presentation for government occasions. He was inducted into the WI Air National Guard Hall of Fame. Rodney was a past master of the Masonic Lodge and was a director in the Zor Shrine. He was also an active member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Rod has numerous hobbies throughout his life. Being an expert diver, he originated the Dolphin Diving Club in Madison. He loved old cars and restored and also successfully showed his cars in the International Show Cars Association. Rod showed his 1951 Ford Victoria in 48 shows, including the United States Nationals, and never lost in class. Rod was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life.
Rod and Barbara raised their three children in Stoughton and a few years before retirement they bought a horse ranch in Oregon, Wisconsin where they raised, bred and showed horses for 35 years. Among other hobbies, Rod enjoyed playing in euchre tournaments after his retirement. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rod is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara (Blandford) Breedlove, three children; Brenda (Jack) Lytle, Gary (Jill) Breedlove and Dawn (Greg) Johnson, eight grandchildren; Brandon Vonck, Ashley (Brendon) Bruns, Ryan Vonck, Michaela Eugster, Brooke Lytle, Chris Thomas, Alexis Lytle and Grace Lytle. Rodney is also survived by many other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pansy (Floyd) Lingle, granddaughter Margaret Jo Breedlove, grandson Nicholas Vonck, and his brother Robert Breedlove.
A memorial service will be held at CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 County Hwy B, Stoughton on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Paula Geister-Jones officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the church from 1:00 pm until the service.
Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
206 W. Prospect Avenue, Stoughton
608-873-9244
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