Elder Interview-John Breuninger
A.2008.001.032 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-John BreuningerEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.032Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Breuninger, John Louis Born 06/16/1945 in Georgia Parents: William Breuninger and Winona (Webster) Maternal Grandparents: Simone Webster and Elssie Webster. Paternal Grandparents: Peke and William Breuninger. His grandmother passed away at a very early age. She was around her early 20’s. His father went to school and became an engineer. His mother passed away when he was five years old. So, he doesn’t really know anything about his mother’s side of the family. His father, his uncles, and Bob Bennit were in a band together. His parents met while in Haskell. In 1944 his father got drafted in the service. John grew up in southern Wisconsin. Bob Bennit helped John get money for schooling. His step-mother is an Apache. She also was in the Navy. John went to New Mexico University and joined the Air Force in 1965. He went into the service as a medical corman. He got married in 1965 to Linda and they have 3 children. He got out the service early. He was sent to the Indian Program and went to school for nursing. He spent 8-9 months doing the structure and model work for the New Health Center. He has 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He’s remarried and his new wife just became a grandmother from one of her children. He likes to golf when he’s not working.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military