Theodor Breuer

THEODOR F. BREUER

1932 - 2016

Coralville

Theodor "Ted" Breuer of Coralville passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. The family will hold an open house in his memory from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at 2171 Terra Lane, Coralville, Iowa.

Ted was born on Oct. 8, 1932, in Piqua, Ohio, the son of Theodor and Wilhelmine (Schnitker) Breuer. After spending his early childhood in Ohio, he went to Germany, where he grew up and made lifelong friends in Petersfehn near Oldenburg. He studied in Hildesheim and Wilhelmshaven, obtaining a degree in agriculture and an advanced degree in social sciences.

Ted was married for 56 years to Else-Marie. Together they operated a large dairy farm in Salzgitter Gross-Mahner, until they moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Ted worked in agricultural real estate and management. Later Ted and Else-Marie's shared passion for farming and nature led them to their own small farm near Ely, until the decline in Ted's health brought about their move to Coralville.

Ted is survived by his wife, Else-Marie; and their three daughters, the Hon. Sylke Merchan (Dr. Wilson Merchan) of Norman, Okla., Dr. Talke Macfarland (Dr. Joseph Macfarland) of Arnold, Md., and Wiebke Breuer Esq. of New Orleans, La.; and seven grandchildren, Duncan and Claudia Merchan, Cornelius and Sophie Macfarland and Cy, Behrens and Wilhelmina Richeson.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Hans Hermann Breuer; and two sisters, Hela Barger and Helene Breuer.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lensingfuneral.com