Edwin (Unkie) G. Brethauer

August 27, 1949 - March 9, 2013

Brethauer, Edwin G. (Unkie), of St. Helen, MI, formerly of Saginaw, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at West Branch Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Age 63 years. Ed was born on August 27, 1949, in Saginaw to the late William J. Brethauer, Jr. and Hazel (O’Dell) Brethauer. He was married to Diane M. Fear on October 30, 1992, in Saginaw. She survives him. Prior to his retirement, Ed was employed by GM Parts Plant for 30 years. He enjoyed his family, hunting, and fishing. Surviving besides his wife, Diane, is a son, William J. IV (BJ) and Angela Hernandez; four grandchildren, Nicolle, William J. V, Angel and Grace Brethauer; many nieces and nephews; three brothers and one sister and their spouses, Robert Brethauer; Duane (Nancy) Brethauer; Marylouise (Robert) Durek; William (Marie) Brethauer, III. He was also predeceased by a sister-in-law, Shelby Brethauer and niece, Rosemary Durek. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Robin Glen Clubhouse 5720 E. Washington Road (M-81), Saginaw. Memories and sympathies of Ed may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com