Carl R. Breining, Jr.
September 23, 1919 ~ November 13, 2012
Carl R.. Breining Jr.(Col.US ARMY ret.), died on November 13, 2012 at his home in McLean, VA. Born September 23, 1919 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The oldest of nine children born to the late Carl Sr. and Elsa Breining.
After his retirement from the US Army he embarked on a successful second career by joining Sealand Services, a worldwide container shipping company, from which he retired after 17 years.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Rosmarie, his children Kerstin Carr and Carl R. Breining, III and his wife Debbie, his grandchildren Tarrah, Tiffany, Christopher, Lauren, Kimberly and Grace. His sisters Shirley, Mary, Nancy and Sally (Michael), his brother James (Carol) and many nieces, nephews, friends and former colleagues both here and abroad.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville MD 20850.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
After his retirement from the US Army he embarked on a successful second career by joining Sealand Services, a worldwide container shipping company, from which he retired after 17 years.
He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Rosmarie, his children Kerstin Carr and Carl R. Breining, III and his wife Debbie, his grandchildren Tarrah, Tiffany, Christopher, Lauren, Kimberly and Grace. His sisters Shirley, Mary, Nancy and Sally (Michael), his brother James (Carol) and many nieces, nephews, friends and former colleagues both here and abroad.
Graveside services with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville MD 20850.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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In loving memory of my dear brother Carl. Carl was wonderful man and brother. We will miss him so much!
Our deepest condolences. Our dearest Uncle Carl will always be in our hearts. I am proud to continue his tradition of service as an officer in the Transportation Corps.
Carl was one of the finest men I ever knew and a man of the utmost character and integrity. He was a solid member of our Sea-Land team for many years of dedicated service. May God bless his soul and his family.
To Rosemarie and family, we both would like to express our deepest sympathies. Mr Breining will be very fondly remembered in our office. His pleasant character and winning smile will not be forgotten. We wish you all peace in your hearts. Sincerely, Elizabeth and Win from the doctors office.
Carl commanded the US Armys 28th Truck Battalion in Germany during the cold war from 1965 thru 1967, and those of us in that outfit considered him to be the best battalion commander in the military. Under his leadership, the 28th excelled in everything it did, was always ready to do whatever it was called on to do. Carl led by example, and to us junior officers who were serving under his command, he personified commitment and professionalism at its very best. Our nation has been built and preserved by men like Carl, and he will be missed by all who knew him.