Charles R. "Ron" Breeden
June 19, 1941 ~ July 28, 2021
Charles R. “Ron” Breeden, 80, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away July 28, 2021. Mr. Breeden was born June 19, 1941, to the late George and Margaret L. (O’Donnell) Breeden.
He graduated from Southport High School and proudly served in the United States Army. Ron also served in the Indiana National Guard and was a member of the American Legion, where he enjoyed many friendships. He retired in 1996 from Indianapolis Power & Light as a manager of customer relations. Ron enjoyed staying busy with his rental property after retirement. He also liked games of chance – always looking for the big windfall. He will be fondly remembered by his loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Crowe) Breeden; brother, James Breeden; niece, Elyse Breeden; nephew, Brad Breeden.
Survivors include his daughters, Angela “Angie” Alejos, Melinda “Mindy” Burns, and Melissa “Missy” (Jon) Yaste; brother, Arnold “Bud” Breeden; sister, Diane L. McWilliams; sister-in-law, Carol Breeden; grandchildren, Kaylee Alejos, Brianna Hettinger, Troy, Megan, and Morgan Yaste.
According to Ron’s wishes, private services were held Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the O’Riley Funeral Home. Burial took place in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Gov Ron. You was my best Friend an those great memories will be cherished. You was a scholar an A man of his word. Go an be in peace as margaret awaits at the gates of heaven. Rest In Peace My Friend You battled a tough fight an in my heart an eyes you won the battle. Pain was crucial an you stood tough. we talked together of are demon that attack are body almost at the same time an we both held strong with each other. I loved you as a brother an as a friend. Rest in Peace Gov Ron. My condolences to family an the grandchildren.Ron loved an cherished his Family from your mom to you girls an the grandchildren an his siblings All of you came up in his daily conversations He loved his grandchildren God Bless You All.
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Ron and I worked together for many years at IPL. He was a part of the good ole’ group – was missed when he left and continued on with other adventures. RIP Ron – you earned your heavenly spot – your memory will be our blessings Georgann West May your family and friends find peace and comfort as they start this new journey without you
Ron was always a very understanding, lets get’r done right, appreciative, smart, funny individual. Really liked him as a co worker at IPL. Rest in peace Ron., you will be missed.
In memory of a good neighbor to folks on Hi Vu Drive, the four families on “the circle” have donated $74.13 to the American Cancer Society in his name. May God rest his soul. Bill and Becky Moore Adam and Stephanie King David and Carla Roberts Marty and Marsha Hanley