John R. Breaker, age 68, of Neenah, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah.

John was born in Neenah on April 7, 1954, son of Raymond and June (Bahrke) Breaker.

He is survived by his mother, June; brother, Tom (Linda); sister, Nancy (Don) Prahl; nieces, Mardel Breaker, Jenni Breaker; nephews, John (Dana) Prahl, Michael (Jill) Prahl, and Christopher (Taylor) Prahl; special great-nieces and great-nephews, and other relatives and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray; grandparents, Reuben and Nora (Christianson) Breaker, and George and Clarice (Helgeson) Bahrke; aunts, uncles and dear friends.

John graduated from Winneconne High School class of 1972. During high school and following graduation he worked at the Larsen Coop, Courtney & Plummer, farmed on the Walter Raehl and Al Breaker farms, and was also a truck driver for Reese Trucking and Hayes Manufacturing.

John suffered a debilitating automobile accident on June 6, 1981, at age 28 which left him paralyzed as a quadriplegic. John overcame his disability and lived a full life for many years living independently driving his handicap van to every tractor pull, county fair and women's fast pitch baseball tournament throughout Wisconsin. John enjoyed watching NASCAR races, polka and country western music, and Facebook.

John was member of Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne on Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will take place at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Brian Staude officiating. Private family interment will take place at Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Winchester.

The family extends a special thank you and appreciation to the medical staff of Theda Clark, Neenah ER, and 5th floor departments and all the dear friends of John who supported him and assisted with his care during his final years.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in John's name to the Larsen-Winchester Lions Club P.O. Box 92 Larsen, WI 54947.

If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfh.net.