William “Bill” Breuch, 89, passed away on October 10th leaving behind a legacy of devotion to family, professional accomplishment, community service and cherished friendship.

Bill was born on December 29,1936 in Madison and grew up in the Nakoma neighborhood. Bill attended West High school for a year before graduating from Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1958. He also served in the Army Reserve.

At the beginning of his junior year at the UW, he met Treva Caldwell. Their meeting marked the beginning of a remarkable lifelong love story. They married April 16,1960. They raised three sons, Charles, David and Jefferson and enjoyed watching their family grow.

In 1959 Bill managed the pension and profit-sharing department of First National Bank of Madison and was promoted to Assistant Vice President in 1968. In 1977 he joined Randall Bank in Madison and served as Executive Vice President. Bill was President of the Madison Ski Club, President of the Madison Club, President of the Board of Directors of the Henry Vilas Zoological Society, Treasurer of Harlequin Dance Club, and Secretary /Treasurer of the Jackson Foundation.

Above all, Bill’s greatest pride was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Treva Caldwell Breuch, his sister, BobbyLee Melander, Treva and Bill’s three sons Charles (Mary Kaiser) Breuch, David Breuch, Jefferson (Caroline) Brendel and 5 grandchildren: William, Ben, Tess, Jack, and Makena. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A service honoring Bill’s life will be held at the Cress Funeral Service on Speedway Road, on November 6, from 11 am to 1:00 pm with family comments at 12:30.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Attic Angels or Agrace Hospice.

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Services

3610 Speedway Rd  Madison

608-238-3434