Charles “Chuck” F. Breckle
Saturday, July 15, 1933
Date of Death:
Friday, June 5, 2015
Age:
81 years old
Saturday, July 15, 1933
Date of Death:
Friday, June 5, 2015
Age:
81 years old
Saturday, July 15, 1933
Date of Death:
Friday, June 5, 2015
Age:
81 years old
Charles “Chuck” F. Breckle
Charles “Chuck” Francis Breckle, age 81, passed away on June 5, 2015 at Shorewood Commons in Rochester.
Charles was born on July 15, 1933 to Frank and Neil Breckle in Rochester. He attended Simpson School, St. John’s, and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1951. He attended St. Mary’s University in Winona and graduated with a B.A. in English. He later completed Masters Degrees in English at Chicago State University and Administration and Supervision at Roosevelt University. Charles taught English briefly before serving in the US Army, stationed in Alabama. For over 38 years, he was in Education. He taught at De La Salle Institute of Chicago and Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, spending the majority of his career at Thornwood High School in South Holland, IL until his retirement in 1995.
Charles was passionate about the fine arts. He directed musicals and plays and ran a summer theatre for young adults in Hammond, IN. He was the producer for the Showteens, a group of young adults from area high schools and colleges. The Showteens performed in the Chicago area and made six tours to Europe and two tours to the West Indies. In his retirement, Charles enjoyed traveling, reading, dining at Michael’s Restaurant, and being with his family and friends.
Charles is survived by five nieces and one nephew: Amy (John) Dominski of Eau Claire, WI, Bill Breckle of St. Louis Park, MN, Sharon Manahan of Green Bay, WI, Nora (Chuck) Watts of Hopkins, MN, Marlene (Jon) Podolske of Plainview, MN, Tracie (Jim) Daly of Rochester, great nieces and nephews: Chris and Dan Dominski, Casie, Alex, Meagan and Benjamin Watts, Shannon Podolske, Caroline, Jackson and Collin Daly. He is also survived by countless friends in the Chicago and Rochester areas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Mary Manahan and brother-in-law Chris Manahan, and his brother Bob Breckle and sister-in-law Carol Breckle.
A Funeral Mass for Charles will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Mark McNea officiating. Visitation will be held one and one-half hours prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Rochester following the service.
A special thank-you is extended to both the staff of Shorewood Commons and Comfort Home for the compassionate care they gave Charles. The family also is appreciative of the Mayo Hospice Program.
Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Charles “Chuck” F. Breckle has received the following condolences.
Bishop Noll Institute mourns the loss of a cherished teacher and theater director (1965-1971). Charlie left a memorable mark on the lives of many BNI students.
May the angels lead him into paradise.
When visiting my family at Shorewood, Charlie was always so welcoming and friendly...a good example of a kind and gentle soul.
I'm so very sorry to hear this news - Charlie hired me at Thornwood where I spent 29 years of my teaching career. He was a wonderful mentor and friend and a terrific department chair.
My deepest condolences to "Charlie's" family. He was a wonderful department Chair, a wonderful human being, and a good friend to all of us in Thornwood's English Dept. I am deeply sorry to hear this news.
Mr. B was a mentor to both my brothers and I. We worked for him doing inventory in the English department library at Thornwood H.S. He had a quiet wit and was an interesting man and inspiring teacher and leader. So sorry he is gone.
I taught high school with Mr. Breckle in the Chicago area. He was a gifted teacher, a kind and caring gentleman and a dear friend. After retirement, we stayed friends and
met in Chicago and New York City to see plays, especially when my daughter Judith was performing. He was greatly loved by his faculty members and his students.