"Rudi" Rudolph Thomas Breiling-Gresham was born on 26 July 48 and died on 8 December 2023 at the age of 75. Loving husband and best friend of Tony Gresham for 4 years. Beloved brother of Norma (Jim) Virga, Frank Breiling (Dawn Hunholz), Thomas (Kim) Breiling, Michael (Kathy) Breiling, Scott (Heather) Breiling. Beloved brother-in-law of Serge Pellicelli and Nancey Tawwater. Cherished nephew of Anna Marie Schwartz. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Concetta Breiling, his brother Jerry Breiling, his former partners; Keith Giereck and Gene Hamann.

Rudi was a proud veteran serving in the United States Navy as a Corpsman. He retired from WE Energies formerly Wisconsin Gas. After retirement, he enjoyed working at the YMCA in the tutor program and being a member of St. Mark's Parish Council. Rudi also volunteered at the Racine Theater Guild and the Lakeside Players assisting with the box office. To know Rudi was to know that he loved the Opera, theater and classical music. He loved to share these passions with others and recently was able to coordinate an outing with the YMCA children to attend Charlotte's Web.

Tony would like to especially thank Dr. Crouch and his cardiology team, The ICU staff and all the St. Luke's team members that cared for Rudi his final days. A very special thank you to Nancy Breiling for all her love and support through this difficult time. Rudi was especially thankful for everything Tina Tawwater has helped with the past few months. She truly was a blessing and he was grateful.

Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, December 14 2023 from 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Additional Visitation Friday from 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N Jackson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Interment and Military Honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Please meet directly inside the cemetery entrance at 12:30 P.M.

Memorials to the family are appreciated.