Doris F. Breuer

Obituary

Doris Faye (Oslund) Breuer was born on April 27, 1950, in Willmar, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Milton and Mavis (Gunderson) Oslund. Doris was baptized and confirmed in her faith by Pastor Nelson at Tripolis Lutheran Church in Kandiyohi, Minnesota. She received her early education in country school in Atwater and later in Willmar and graduated with a GED. She continued her education at South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota, earning a degree in Medical Coding in 2007.

On May 26, 1984, Doris was united in marriage to Dale Breuer at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Minnesota. Together, they made their home in Gaylord. This union created a family that was blessed with two children, Rebecca and Scott. Doris and Dale shared just shy of 41 years of marriage.

In her younger years, Doris worked as a cook at the Willmar Hotel. She was also employed at various factories over the years, such as, Starkey’s and Extron.

Doris enjoyed playing board games, cards, and relaxing with a good book. She enjoyed fishing; she caught the biggest fish one time and enjoyed kindly reminding her family of this fish. In later years, she enjoyed going to casinos. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and loved to spoil her grandchildren.

Doris passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, at the age of 75. Blessed be her memory.

Doris is survived by her:
Husband, Dale Breuer of Glencoe, MN;
Daughter, Rebecca Gerdes-Lee, and her husband, James of Svea, MN;
Grandson, Matthew Gerdes;
Granddaughter, Nora Lee;
Stepson, Scott Breuer and his wife, Ann of Ramsey, MN;
Step Grandsons, Mitchell Breuer, Nicholas Breuer;
Sisters, Linda Oslund of Fridley, MN, Karen Bjerke of Willmar, MN, Ilo Maass of Brownton, MN, and Paula Oslund of Willmar, MN;
Brother-in-law, Jerry Engler of Perham, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives, and Friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, Milton and Mavis Oslund; Stepfather, Walter Anderson; Sister, Iva Engler; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Lorenz and Edna Breuer; Son-in-law, Mark Gerdes; Sisters-in-law, Betty Polzin and DeEtta Rys; Brothers-in-law, Lowell Maass, Melvin Polzin, Clarence Rys and Dennis Bjerke; Paternal Grandparents; Maternal Grandparents; and numerous other relatives.