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Major Charles J. Brejcha Jr., U.S.A.F (Ret.)

Charles Brejcha Obituary

Ret. Major Charles J. Brejcha Jr., 86, of Elmhurst and former resident of Countryside and Indian Head Park, passed away October 11, 2008 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Brejcha was born January 18, 1922 in Czechoslovakia. He was a Senior Navigator of the U.S. Air Force during WWII and the Korean War era. He was employed as a Supervisor for Electro-Motive Division with 35 years of service. Mass will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10am at St. Cletus Church in LaGrange. Interment will be private. Mr. Brejcha is survived by his wife Florence (nee Muzekar) Brejcha; children Kathie (Robert) Ruhaak, Barbara (Michael) O'Leary, Robert (Patricia) Brejcha; grandchildren Eric (Jenny) Ruhaak and Faye Sebela; great-granddaughter Gabrielle; brother Thomas (Priscilla) Brejcha; niece Betty Ann (Thomas) Grueter and Charles and Abby. Memorials to The National Kidney Foundation or St. Cletus Church appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500.

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Oct. 13, 2008.

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Cale Breneman

October 16, 2008

Bob and Pat we are so sorry for your loss....our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cale and Karen Breneman

Vicki Scott

October 16, 2008

Bob,

I'm very sorry for your sorrow. Your father was obviously a man of great character and cherished by so many. May your fond memories far outweigh your sadness as time passes. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kelly Lawson

October 16, 2008

Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We're truly sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Kelly and John Lawson

Gail Ryan

October 16, 2008

Bob,
I was so saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. May God bring peace and strength to you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Deanna Hensley

October 16, 2008

Bob,
My heart is aching for you and your family during this time of grief. I know his loss will impact your life forever. Tracie, Brooke and I send our hugs, prayers and love to you. I'll visit with you and Pat when you return to Tulsa.

Love you always,
Deanna

Myra Kania

October 14, 2008

Kathie:

I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know how much he will be missed by all of you. My prayers are with you.

With deepest sympathy,
Myra

Ralph & Kat Pulido

October 14, 2008

Bob,
If true that the "apple does not fall far from the tree" then what a terrific person your dad was. Strength, Grace and Peace are our prayers for you during this difficult time. We're here for you.
Ralph & Kat

Roy & Sue Albrecht

October 14, 2008

The best time my Dad had was bowling with Chuck on the Peppty peptics every Thursday Night. I am sure they are both throwing 300 games now. Our prayers are with you.

Robert and Dana Douglas

October 13, 2008

I still get choked up when I recall my mother we were very close. I feel your pain. Big hugs!
Robert and Dana

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