Jeffrey Harrison Breaker, age 71, a resident of Trego, died on Friday, October 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

Jeffrey was born on July 8, 1951 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, the son of Donald and Audrey (Talbot) Breaker.

Jeff graduated from Wausau East High School in 1969, and then attended and graduated from UW Oshkosh with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Jeff worked at Bertelson Company in Eau Claire and then moved to Spooner where he worked at the Spooner Memorial Hospital as the Director of Finance and as the Assistance Administrator. In 1991, he left the Hospital and opened Trego Sporting Goods until 2001. He then ended his working career at Mastercraft as a night supervisor in 2020. Jeff married the love of his life Beverly Baker on December 14, 1974 at the St. Mary’s rectory in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

Jeff had a true passion for the outdoors whether it was hunting, fishing, camping or playing games with the grandkids. He had mentored many in the woods or on the lakes and passed his enthusiasm and education onto many including his children, grandchildren, and many others.  He also enjoyed reading and had a very hidden talent for writing.

Jeff is survived by his three children: Stacey (Daryl) Melton of Springbrook, Chad (Barb) Breaker of Augusta, WI, Missy (Bobby) Wienbergen of Spooner, 7 grandchildren: Chase, J.J., Cody, Devon, Hunter, Izzy, and Emma. He is also survived by his sister Becky Radtke and brother Jim Breaker and several nieces and nephews.

Jeff is preceded in death by his wife Beverly, parents Donald and Audrey Breaker, and mother and father-in-law Richard and Rita Baker.

There will be a private family celebration of Jeff’s life at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials/donations to either the Shriners or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals in Jeff’s name.

Last Update: Oct 10, 2022 1:36 pm CDT