Donald Breding
June 12, 1940 — December 13, 2016
Donald Harold Breding , 76, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 with his wife by his side. Donald's funeral service will be held at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in Conrad on Saturday, December 17 at 2pm. The reception will be held immediately following the service at the Conrad Moose Lodge. Donald (Don) was born June 12, 1940 in Choteau, MT to Everett and Katherine (Toren) Breding. He was raised in Agawam, MT where he went to grade school. After his father's death he, Katherine and his older brother Delbert moved to Conrad. After which Katherine married William (Bill) Duffey, who raised the boys as his own. Don graduated high school in Conrad in 1959, where he excelled in football. He passed this love to his sons and grandsons. He loved watching them play. After graduating, he met Bonnie Jean Kober. She fell in love with him and his yellow Ford Galaxy that they enjoyed taking trips through Glacier Park in. Don and Bonnie were married on September 1, 1962, in Conrad. They had three sons: Everett, Robert (Bubba) and Dale. As a family, they loved camping and fishing. Don worked various jobs, until he found his passion as a beer distributor, where he worked for 30 years. After retiring, Don and Bonnie enjoyed several winters in Yuma, Arizona, where they met many friends and made lots of lasting memories. Don is survived by his wife, brother Pat (Cheryl) Duffey, sister Elaine (Stacy) Schram, sister-in-law Arcelia Breding, three sons: Everett (Karla), Bubba (Keiri), and Dale (Tonya), six grandchildren: Austin, Meagan, Josh, Jade, Alec and Nikkole Breding and nieces and nephews, Bill (Loretta), Cathy, Debbie (Ron), Justin (Barbie), Kristen (Jonathan), Michelle (Jody), and Brandon (Jill). He is preceded in death by his fathers, Everett Breding and Bill Duffey; mother, Katherine Duffey; brother, Delbert Breding; one of his best friends, his father-in-law, Bill Kober; and mother-in-law Gwen Kober.
Memorials can be made to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation,
520 N. Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2132 or donor’s choice.