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Donald "Don" Joseph Brech
Last updated 1 Mar 2024 in Spear–Johnson Family.
Individual
Born: 25 May 1923 in Cottonwood, Jackson County, South Dakota, United States
Died: 8 Apr 2011
Father: John Brech (1882 – 1946)
Mother: Louisa R. Schoenfelder (1886 – 1960)
census-us-1930-ps-sd-jackson-7-1a: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Jackson County, Cottonwood Township, enumeration district 36-7, sheet 1A (form/penned) or page 225A (stamped); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Jackson ⟩ Cottonwood ⟩ District 0007" image 1; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 2224 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341958]
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 3
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald J. Brech).
obituary-marie-hays-1997: Obituary for Marie “Granny” Hays (1887); “Today’s obituaries / Marie ‘Granny’ Hays,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 8 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1997 ⟩ June ⟩ Jun 16, 1997, Mon ⟩ Page 8”, column 1; citing “Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 16 Jun 1997 (Monday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald Brech).
ssa-npri-ssdi-don-breck-2011: Social Security Administration record (SSDI) for Don J. Breck (2011); U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), no physical record image; citing "Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Don J. ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.
death-brian-breck-1969: Standard Certificate of Death for Brian Wayne Breck (1969); Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), “⟩ Marion-Multnomah ⟩ 1969”, image 1858; citing “Oregon Center for Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oregon, Death Records, 1969-1971”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald J. ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.
marker-breck-family-2011-1969: Gravestone of Donald J. Breck (2011) and Brian Duane Breck (1969); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), memorial IDs 72573564 (Donald) and 405062 (Brian), photograph uploaded 1 Dec 2021 by Nathan Haines to both memorials; citing “Willamette National Cemetery (Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA), Section F #7040”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald J. Breck).
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald Joseph Breck).
military-draftreg-donald-brech-1942: Draft registration for Donald Joseph Brech (1942); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ Nebraska ⟩ Bailey-Campbell ⟩ Brandow, Frank-Brody, Stanley”, images 1302-1303; citing “Draft Registration Cards for Nebraska, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; 34 boxes. NAID: 7644738; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975, Record Group 147; National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald Joseph Brech).
obituary-albert-breck-1990: Obituary for Albert B. “Al” Breck (1990); “Albert B. ‘Al’ Breck,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 20 May 2018), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1990 ⟩ 03 ⟩ 05” page 14; citing “The Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 5 Mar 1990 (Monday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald Brech).
obituary-clara-ladeaux-1990: Obituary for Clara Kappenman LaDeaux (1990); “Today’s obituaries: Clara Keppenman LaDeaux,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 8 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1990 ⟩ February ⟩ Feb 13, 1990, Tue ⟩ Page 12”, column 1; citing “The Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 13 Feb 1990 (Tuesday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald Brech).
obituary-estelle-taylor-2005: Obituary for Estelle Irene Taylor (2005); “Obituaries: Estelle Irene Taylor,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 2005 ⟩ January ⟩ Jan 22 2005, Sat ⟩ Page 14”, column 1; citing “Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), January 22, 2005 (Saturday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Don ⟨spelling⟩). See research notes for spelling details.
obituary-leona-kury-2011: Obituary for Leona Susan (Brech) Kury (2011); McColley’s Chapels (http://www.mccolleyschapels.com: accessed 1 Jul 2011), McColley’s Chapels of the Hills (Custer, South Dakota), published after 3 Jun 2011
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Don Brech).
obituary-louisa-brech-1960: Obituary for Louisa R. Brech (1960); “Mrs. Louisa Brech Dies Wednesday,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Sep 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 01 1960, Fri ⟩ Page 3”, column 6; citing “The Rapid City Daily Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 1 Jul 1960 (Friday), page 3, column 6”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Donald Brech).
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census-us-1930-ps-sd-jackson-7-1a: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Jackson County, Cottonwood Township, enumeration district 36-7, sheet 1A (form/penned) or page 225A (stamped); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Jackson ⟩ Cottonwood ⟩ District 0007" image 1; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 2224 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341958]
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 3
Comment Detail: Source includes age (6) and location (South Dakota). Using his age and the official census date of 1 Apr 1930 gives a birth date range from 2 Apr 1923 to 1 Apr 1924.
marker-breck-family-2011-1969: Gravestone of Donald J. Breck (2011) and Brian Duane Breck (1969); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), memorial IDs 72573564 (Donald) and 405062 (Brian), photograph uploaded 1 Dec 2021 by Nathan Haines to both memorials; citing “Willamette National Cemetery (Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA), Section F #7040”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (May 25 1923).
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (May 25, 1925) and location (⟨conflict⟩, South Dakota). See research notes for conflict details.
military-draftreg-donald-brech-1942: Draft registration for Donald Joseph Brech (1942); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ Nebraska ⟩ Bailey-Campbell ⟩ Brandow, Frank-Brody, Stanley”, images 1302-1303; citing “Draft Registration Cards for Nebraska, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; 34 boxes. NAID: 7644738; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975, Record Group 147; National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (May 25 1923), age (19), and location (Cottonwood, So. Dakota). Using his age and the registration date of 30 Jun 1942 gives a birth date range from 1 Jul 1922 to 30 Jun 1923, which encompasses the given date.
ssa-npri-ssdi-don-breck-2011: Social Security Administration record (SSDI) for Don J. Breck (2011); U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), no physical record image; citing "Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (25 May 1923).
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marker-breck-family-2011-1969: Gravestone of Donald J. Breck (2011) and Brian Duane Breck (1969); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), memorial IDs 72573564 (Donald) and 405062 (Brian), photograph uploaded 1 Dec 2021 by Nathan Haines to both memorials; citing “Willamette National Cemetery (Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA), Section F #7040”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Apr 8 2011).
ssa-npri-ssdi-don-breck-2011: Social Security Administration record (SSDI) for Don J. Breck (2011); U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), no physical record image; citing "Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (8 Apr 2011).
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census-us-1930-ps-sd-jackson-7-1a: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Jackson County, Cottonwood Township, enumeration district 36-7, sheet 1A (form/penned) or page 225A (stamped); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Jackson ⟩ Cottonwood ⟩ District 0007" image 1; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 2224 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341958]
Reference Detail: Lines 12,18, dwelling 3
Comment Detail: Source identifies Donald J. Brech as a son of John Brech. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
Comment Detail: Source identifies John Breck as the father of Donald Joseph Breck. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
obituary-john-brech-1946: Obituary for John Brech (1956); “Railroad Man Dies In City,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 6 Jan 2024), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1946 ⟩ February ⟩ Feb 25 1946, Mon ⟩ Page 2”, column 4; citing “The Rapid City Daily Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 25 Feb 1946 (Monday), page 2, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source identifies Donald [Brech] as a child of John Brech. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
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obituary-louisa-brech-1960: Obituary for Louisa R. Brech (1960); “Mrs. Louisa Brech Dies Wednesday,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Sep 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 01 1960, Fri ⟩ Page 3”, column 6; citing “The Rapid City Daily Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 1 Jul 1960 (Friday), page 3, column 6”
Comment Detail: Source identifies Donald Brech as a son of Louisa Brech (nee Schoenfelder)..
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
Comment Detail: Source identifies Louise Schoenfelder as the mother of Donald Joseph Breck. The source does not provide sufficient evidence to denote the type of parent/child relationship.
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Family
Spouse/Partner: {private}
Married: 10 Nov 1956 in , Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Nov. 10, 1956) and location (Multnomah [County], Portland, Oregon).
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Child: Brian Wayne Breck (1960 – 1969)
Miscellaneous Facts
Events
Employer: Glen L. Martin, 30 Jun 1942 at Fort Crook, Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
Military Service: United States Army (PFC)
military-draftreg-donald-brech-1942: Draft registration for Donald Joseph Brech (1942); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ Nebraska ⟩ Bailey-Campbell ⟩ Brandow, Frank-Brody, Stanley”, images 1302-1303; citing “Draft Registration Cards for Nebraska, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; 34 boxes. NAID: 7644738; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975, Record Group 147; National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri”
Comment Detail: Source includes event date (6-30-42), employer name (Glen L. Martin), and location (Fort Crook, Sarpy [County], Nebr).
marker-breck-family-2011-1969: Gravestone of Donald J. Breck (2011) and Brian Duane Breck (1969); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), memorial IDs 72573564 (Donald) and 405062 (Brian), photograph uploaded 1 Dec 2021 by Nathan Haines to both memorials; citing “Willamette National Cemetery (Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA), Section F #7040”
Comment Detail: Source includes branch (US Army) and rank (PFC).
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Attributes
Residence: at Cottonwood Township, Jackson County, South Dakota, United States
Residence: at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Residence: at Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, United States
Occupation: photographer
Residence: at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States
Residence: at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Residence: at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Residence: at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Residence: at Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States
Residence: at Salem, Marion County, Oregon, United States
Residence: at Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, United States
census-us-1930-ps-sd-jackson-7-1a: 1930 U.S. Census, population schedule, South Dakota, Jackson County, Cottonwood Township, enumeration district 36-7, sheet 1A (form/penned) or page 225A (stamped); 1930 United States Federal Census, database with images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com: accessed before 18 August 2018) ⟩ "South Dakota ⟩ Jackson ⟩ Cottonwood ⟩ District 0007" image 1; citing “Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930, NARA microfilm publication T626, roll 2224 (of 2667), National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.” [FHL microfilm 2341958]
Reference Detail: Line 18, dwelling 3
Comment Detail: Source includes census date (1 Apr 1930) and location (Cottonwood Township, County: Jackson, State: South Dakota).
military-draftreg-donald-brech-1942: Draft registration for Donald Joseph Brech (1942); U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ Nebraska ⟩ Bailey-Campbell ⟩ Brandow, Frank-Brody, Stanley”, images 1302-1303; citing “Draft Registration Cards for Nebraska, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; 34 boxes. NAID: 7644738; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975, Record Group 147; National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri”
Comment Detail: Source includes event date (6-30-42) and residence location (Omaha, Nebraska).
periodical-friday-ceremony-unites-couple-1951: “Friday Ceremony Unites West River Couple,” wedding description; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 8 May 2018) ⟩ “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1951 ⟩ 07 ⟩ 05” page 6; citing “The Rapid City Daily Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 5 Jul 1951 (Thursday), page 6, column 7”
Comment Detail: Source includes date ([last] Friday [story published Thursday, 5 Jul 1951, giving a date of 30 Jun 1951]) and location (Rapid City [, South Dakota]).
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
Comment Detail: Source includes event date (Nov. 10, 1956) and occupation (Photographer).
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
Comment Detail: Source includes event date (Nov. 10, 1956) and residence location (Vancouver, Washington).
obituary-louisa-brech-1960: Obituary for Louisa R. Brech (1960); “Mrs. Louisa Brech Dies Wednesday,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Sep 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1960 ⟩ July ⟩ Jul 01 1960, Fri ⟩ Page 3”, column 6; citing “The Rapid City Daily Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 1 Jul 1960 (Friday), page 3, column 6”
Comment Detail: Source includes date of Louisa's death (28 Jun 1960) and residence location (Portland, Ore.).
obituary-clara-ladeaux-1990: Obituary for Clara Kappenman LaDeaux (1990); “Today’s obituaries: Clara Keppenman LaDeaux,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 8 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1990 ⟩ February ⟩ Feb 13, 1990, Tue ⟩ Page 12”, column 1; citing “The Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 13 Feb 1990 (Tuesday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes date ("Friday" [for an obituary published Tuesday, 13 Feb 1990, gives a date of 9 Feb 1990]) and location (Portland, Ore.).
obituary-albert-breck-1990: Obituary for Albert B. “Al” Breck (1990); “Albert B. ‘Al’ Breck,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 20 May 2018), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1990 ⟩ 03 ⟩ 05” page 14; citing “The Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 5 Mar 1990 (Monday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes date of obituary (5 Mar 1990) and location (Portland, Ore.).
obituary-marie-hays-1997: Obituary for Marie “Granny” Hays (1887); “Today’s obituaries / Marie ‘Granny’ Hays,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 8 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 1997 ⟩ June ⟩ Jun 16, 1997, Mon ⟩ Page 8”, column 1; citing “Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), 16 Jun 1997 (Monday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes Marie's death date (14 Jun 1997) and location (Salem, Ore.).
obituary-estelle-taylor-2005: Obituary for Estelle Irene Taylor (2005); “Obituaries: Estelle Irene Taylor,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 2005 ⟩ January ⟩ Jan 22 2005, Sat ⟩ Page 14”, column 1; citing “Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), January 22, 2005 (Saturday), page B2, column 1”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Thursday, Jan.20, 2005 [date of Estelle's death]) and location (Salem, Ore.).
ssa-npri-ssdi-don-breck-2011: Social Security Administration record (SSDI) for Don J. Breck (2011); U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), no physical record image; citing "Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File”
Comment Detail: Source includes event date (8 Apr 2011) and residence location (Canby, Clackamas, Oregon).
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General Notes and Anecdotes
Donald served in the U.S. Army during World War II. [marker-breck-family-2011-1969]
marker-breck-family-2011-1969: Gravestone of Donald J. Breck (2011) and Brian Duane Breck (1969); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), memorial IDs 72573564 (Donald) and 405062 (Brian), photograph uploaded 1 Dec 2021 by Nathan Haines to both memorials; citing “Willamette National Cemetery (Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA), Section F #7040”
Comment Detail: Source includes branch (U.S. Army) and conflict (World War II).
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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)
CONFLICTS
Birth Location: This database uses Cottonwood, Jackson County, South Dakota. The record of marriage between Donald and {private} Hall specifies Rapid City, South Dakota. [marriage-breck-hall-1956]
SPELLING
Surname: This database uses Brech. The obituaries of his son Brian and his sister Estelle Taylor, and his SSDI entry use the spelling Breck. [death-brian-breck-1969, obituary-estelle-taylor-2005, ssa-npri-ssdi-don-breck-2011]
FOLLOWUP
Donald Joseph Brech seemed to be somewhat ambivalent about his surname spelling, assuming he verified spelling, and multiple records use Brech, while others use Breck. This corresponds to a general change in the family of changing from Brech to Breck.
The Record of Marriage between Donald and {private} Hall notes that he was divorced before their marriage. [marriage-breck-hall-1956]
Donald and {private} divorced on 10 Jun 1975 in Multnomah County, Oregon. (Ancestry.com database Oregon, U.S., Divorce Indexes, 1961-1985)
The 1946 obituary for John Brech (Donald's father) notes Donald's residence as Tacoma, Washington. Although his prior residence was Omaha, Nebraska, he was also in the Army in the interim, which sometimes results in a new residence afterwards. However, he then was in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1951, and back in Vancourver, Washington in 1956. This seems odd, and needs to be clarified. [obituary-john-brech-1946]
The obituary for Leona Kury references her brother Don Brech of Portland, Oregon. However, Leona died on 3 Jun 2011, almost two months after Donald, and he was living in Canby, Oregon (just south of Portland) by that time. Did the obituary writer not have that information? [obituary-leona-kury-2011]
death-brian-breck-1969: Standard Certificate of Death for Brian Wayne Breck (1969); Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), “⟩ Marion-Multnomah ⟩ 1969”, image 1858; citing “Oregon Center for Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oregon, Death Records, 1969-1971”
(no additional information)
marriage-breck-hall-1956: Record of Marriage for Donald Joseph Breck and Phyllis Lucille Hall (1956); Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1971, database with images, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 19 Oct 2023), “⟩ 1956 ⟩ Multnomah-Washington”, image 673; citing “Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Marriage Records, 1906-1910, 1946-1966”
(no additional information)
obituary-estelle-taylor-2005: Obituary for Estelle Irene Taylor (2005); “Obituaries: Estelle Irene Taylor,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Oct 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Rapid City ⟩ Rapid City Journal ⟩ 2005 ⟩ January ⟩ Jan 22 2005, Sat ⟩ Page 14”, column 1; citing “Rapid City Journal (Rapid City, South Dakota), January 22, 2005 (Saturday), page B2, column 1”
(no additional information)
obituary-leona-kury-2011: Obituary for Leona Susan (Brech) Kury (2011); McColley’s Chapels (http://www.mccolleyschapels.com: accessed 1 Jul 2011), McColley’s Chapels of the Hills (Custer, South Dakota), published after 3 Jun 2011
(no additional information)
ssa-npri-ssdi-don-breck-2011: Social Security Administration record (SSDI) for Don J. Breck (2011); U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, database, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 20 Oct 2023), no physical record image; citing "Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File”
(no additional information)
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