Don and Anne Breneman

Anne C. Breneman, 76, of Riverside, Iowa, passed away December 18, 2018, and Donald Breneman, 86, of Coralville, Iowa, formerly of Riverside, passed away August 10, 2024.

Anne C. Muller was born near Verdun, France on July 3, 1942, to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Muller. Don was born on January 16, 1938, in Boone, Iowa, the son of Paul and Ethel Breneman.

Anne worked for the United States Army after her schooling, before moving to Germany in 1963, where she met Don who was stationed there after joining the United States Air Force in 1957. Don returned to the United States in 1969, after the couple had been dating for nearly 5 years. After his return Don started attending the University of Iowa. Little did Don know, a short time later Anne traveled to the USA, and the couple would marry in the later part of 1969, while on his lunch break. She became an American citizen in 1971.

Don worked for the Federal Government at The Department of Labor and Department of the Army. He served with the National Guard Bureau retiring in 1993 after 36 years.

Anne’s trademark was her outgoing personality and love of family. She had many close friends, some for over 50 years and would talk to them weekly. She also kept in close contact with her family in France.

The couple spent an amazing 56 years together and enjoyed their life raising German Shepherd Dogs and showing them in competitions. They also enjoyed going to Casinos. They were wonderful people who will be missed by many.

They are survived by Don’s sister, Linda Leistad of North Liberty, IA; nieces, Ingrid Bauman of California and Liliane Muller of Paris France; nephew, Dejohn Ballman of California; and extended family in France.

A graveside service, with military honors by the Atlantic Color Guard, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Atlantic Cemetery with Pastor Dan Wiebesiek of the First United Methodist Church officiating.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for the family and the local arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.