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Ernest "Paul" Bruechner Jr. '82 May 31, 2016 12:25 PM updated: May 31, 2016 12:36 PM
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Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Ernest Paul Bruechner
May 3, 1959 - May 27, 2016
Ernest Paul "Breckie" Bruechner, Jr., passed away at home on May 27, 2016 with his incredibly loving family by his side after bravely fighting cancer for the past three years. He was 57. Paul was born in Wimpoe Park, Cambridgeshire, England on May 3, 1959 to Ernest Paul Bruechner and Susan McGee Bruechner. He grew up in Marshall, Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana, before graduating from Texas A&M University. Paul was a Gas Supply Analyst with Okaloosa Gas District, where his team was more like family.
A special thanks to Dr. Brugarolas, Dr. Timmerman, Dr. Bagley, and the UT-Southwestern staff for their unparalleled approach and theme of hope for Paul, his family and other patients. The family deeply appreciates Dr. Susan Guentzel and Emerald Coast Hospice as well.
A die-hard Aggie fan and Former Student, Paul - a gifted athlete himself - was the quintessential swim dad and sports enthusiast, who loved to watch his boys compete. His softer side included his love for animals, music and family times at Caddo Lake in Uncertain, Texas. Paul's delightful disposition, strength of character, his impeccable manners and affable nature brightened anyone's day. His loyal love for his family (he loved to hear the words "Uncle Breckie") and friends had no limits; we'll all have our own precious memories of him that will continue to brighten our lives each and every day. Breckie didn't allow the wrath of cancer to define his life, rather he grew spiritually and was comforted by Bible truth and God's word.
Survivors include his wife, Deedee Scott Bruechner, his sons, Frank McGee Bruechner and Joseph Scott Bruechner, father, Ernest Paul Bruechner, brother Andy Bruechner (Lesley), sisters Nonie Bruechner Caruthers (Witt), Sallie Bruechner Austin (Kenny), father and mother-in-law, Russell and Marcia Scott, sister-in-law, Charlotte Scott Embody (Derek), nieces and nephews, Clara Caruthers Reese (Riley), Maggie Caruthers, Harrison Caruthers, Billy Embody, Andy Embody, Patrick Austin, Charlie Austin, Harper Austin, Sam Bruechner and Kate Bruechner.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dr. James Brugarolas Lab at the Simmons Cancer Center of UT-Southwestern Medical Center, 2201 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75235 or The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513, www.jimmyv.org.
There will be a celebration of life from 6-8 pm on Sunday, May 29 with a special remembrance at 6:30 pm at the family home. Expressions of love & sympathy can be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
Emerald Coast Funeral Home
161 Racetrack Road, N.W.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 864-3361
Ernest Paul Bruechner
May 3, 1959 - May 27, 2016
Ernest Paul "Breckie" Bruechner, Jr., passed away at home on May 27, 2016 with his incredibly loving family by his side after bravely fighting cancer for the past three years. He was 57. Paul was born in Wimpoe Park, Cambridgeshire, England on May 3, 1959 to Ernest Paul Bruechner and Susan McGee Bruechner. He grew up in Marshall, Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana, before graduating from Texas A&M University. Paul was a Gas Supply Analyst with Okaloosa Gas District, where his team was more like family.
A special thanks to Dr. Brugarolas, Dr. Timmerman, Dr. Bagley, and the UT-Southwestern staff for their unparalleled approach and theme of hope for Paul, his family and other patients. The family deeply appreciates Dr. Susan Guentzel and Emerald Coast Hospice as well.
A die-hard Aggie fan and Former Student, Paul - a gifted athlete himself - was the quintessential swim dad and sports enthusiast, who loved to watch his boys compete. His softer side included his love for animals, music and family times at Caddo Lake in Uncertain, Texas. Paul's delightful disposition, strength of character, his impeccable manners and affable nature brightened anyone's day. His loyal love for his family (he loved to hear the words "Uncle Breckie") and friends had no limits; we'll all have our own precious memories of him that will continue to brighten our lives each and every day. Breckie didn't allow the wrath of cancer to define his life, rather he grew spiritually and was comforted by Bible truth and God's word.
Survivors include his wife, Deedee Scott Bruechner, his sons, Frank McGee Bruechner and Joseph Scott Bruechner, father, Ernest Paul Bruechner, brother Andy Bruechner (Lesley), sisters Nonie Bruechner Caruthers (Witt), Sallie Bruechner Austin (Kenny), father and mother-in-law, Russell and Marcia Scott, sister-in-law, Charlotte Scott Embody (Derek), nieces and nephews, Clara Caruthers Reese (Riley), Maggie Caruthers, Harrison Caruthers, Billy Embody, Andy Embody, Patrick Austin, Charlie Austin, Harper Austin, Sam Bruechner and Kate Bruechner.
At the family's request, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dr. James Brugarolas Lab at the Simmons Cancer Center of UT-Southwestern Medical Center, 2201 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75235 or The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513, www.jimmyv.org.
There will be a celebration of life from 6-8 pm on Sunday, May 29 with a special remembrance at 6:30 pm at the family home. Expressions of love & sympathy can be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
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