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Thomas Charles Breaker aka “Bumpa”, age 77, went to the big truck stop in the sky on Friday, October 11, 2024, after a brief illness. Tom was born on March 25, 1947, to Ray and June (Bahrke) Breaker.

Tom graduated from Winneconne High School class of 1965. On May 27, 1967, he married Linda Wightman. Tom is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Breaker; his mother, June Breaker; sister, Nancy (Don) Prahl; daughters, Mardy Breaker and Jenni Breaker; his grandchildren, Daniel Thomas Breaker (Tianna Howe); Sydney Breaker (Kenton Chapman); his great-grandchildren, Bentley Thomas Chapman, Alaia Marie Chapman; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and all other relatives.  

In addition to his father, Ray Breaker, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, John Breaker; grandparents, Reuben and Nora (Christianson) Breaker; His father-in-law and mother-in-law Grant “Noisy” Wightman and Barb Wightman; and his dogs, Duke and Skeet.

Tom and Linda built a house in the Village of Winneconne, but he never lost his love for the country. In October of 1979 they moved to the country, where they have remained for 44 years and has become what the family calls headquarters! Tom was easily distracted by tractors as he worked at his grandparent’s farm from a young age with his Grandpa Reuben. After leaving the farm, Tom got his love of trucking from his father Ray and father-in-law Grant Wightman. Tom drove truck for various companies in his career among them includes: Zimmerman Mink Ranch, Menasha Corporation, Checker Logistics/Verhia for many years. 

Tom’s hobbies included taking care of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all his dogs. He also took great pride in mowing the lawn; he had to have it a certain way just like his father Ray. He loved to hunt on the opening morning with his best friend and grandson Daniel. He also always enjoyed happy hour at George Kresal’s house, there was always b.s. to be shared. He was always out in his shed tinkering and fixing things! He taught his kids a lot and for that we are forever thankful.

Honoring Tom’s wishes there will be no funeral service.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Winkler’s Westward Ho 4905 County Hwy S, Oshkosh 54904.

The family asks that you please consider any memorial contribution in Tom’s name to: Winneconne-Poygan First Responders/Fire District P.O. Box 339 Winneconne 54986 or Grace Lutheran Church of Winchester 8396 Steeple Hill Dr. Larsen, WI 54947

Mueller Funeral Home-Winneconne is assisting the family. If you wish, please submit condolences/memories to muellerfh.net.

The man, the myth, the legend... RIP Bumpa. Daniel has the reign now – you taught him well, you would be so proud.

You will be remembered always in our hearts.