Richard "Dick" Breitbach

Richard M. “Dick” Breitbach, age 72 of Sauk Centre, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at his home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Kevin Soenneker officiating and Rev. Joseph Korf concelebrating. Entombment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa.

Richard M. “Dick” Breitbach was born October 28, 1953, in Sauk Centre to Herbert and Josephine (Majerus) Breitbach. On August 28, 1976, he was united in marriage to Sharon Yarke at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Padua, Minnesota.

Dick graduated from Belgrade High School in 1972 and continued his education at St. Cloud Technical College. He began his career as a carpenter with Breitbach Construction Company, where his strong work ethic and leadership skills guided him to the role of project superintendent. In that position, he oversaw the construction of numerous complex commercial projects. Dick was a shareholder of Breitbach Construction for 25 years and retired as President in 2010.

Dick was a lifelong member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was deeply committed to his faith and community. He proudly served with the Elrosa Fire Department for 30 years and was an active member of both the Elrosa Baseball Club and the Elrosa Commercial Club.

Dick found great joy in traveling to Florida, fishing whenever he could, and, most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. He treasured attending their sporting events and celebrating their achievements, always offering encouragement from the sidelines.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon Breitbach; three children, Missy Breitbach, Ryan (Brenda) Breitbach, and Adam (Shannon) Breitbach; and his cherished grandchildren, Abby, Ayla, Collin, Brynn, Brody, and Braelynn Breitbach. He is also survived by his siblings, Judy (Dick) Detloff, Ronny (Karen) Breitbach, Deb Breitbach (Mark), MaryKay (Lenny) Illies, Sandy (Nick) Glieden, Mark (Brenda) Breitbach, and Barb (Brian) Anderson; stepmother, Margaret Breitbach; brothers- and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Josephine Breitbach; parents-in-law, Ben and Rose Yarke; brother, Gary Breitbach; and an infant grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Moments Hospice in Alexandria, Minnesota.