Matthew Breunig

Matthew “Matt”  Gerald Zander Breunig, age 43, of St. Paul, MN passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Abbot Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.  He was born on June 15, 1978 in Waunakee, WI, the son of Gerald Breunig, (Debra) and Diane Zander (Steve).  He was engaged to Carly Cappel, also of St. Paul, MN.

Matthew graduated from Verona High School in Verona, WI.  He worked for Anytime Fitness, overseeing the operations of a handful of various clubs in Wisconsin and Minnesota during the past twelve years.  Matthew was an avid car enthusiast and was active in the St. Paul car community.  He enjoyed outdoor activities such as fishing, camping and bonfires.  He was a very good cook and thrived on grilling and smoking meats.  He enjoyed a special bond with their dog, Thunder.  Matthew excelled at making people smile, laugh and enjoy life and was always there to help anyone in need.

He was extremely proud of his two children, Kyler and Joella, and although geography kept them apart, he enjoyed every moment he could with them in person or online.

Matthew is survived by his fiancé Carly Cappel; children, Kyler Breunig and Joella Breunig; father, Gerald Breunig (Debra); mother, Diane Zander (Steve); siblings; Meghan Zufall, Mike Breunig (Casey), Heather Asbjornson (Jon), Heidi Kopps (Kevin); grandfather, Henry “Bud”  Zander; grandmother, Mary Breunig and grandfather; Don Dahmen; nieces & nephews, Sam, Audrey, Brooks, Cody, Nolan and Brynn; and many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends; in-laws, Kevin and Mary Cappel; brother- in- law, Nic Cappel (Knatashia); and nephews, Knox and Knight.

Matthew was preceded in death by his grandmother, Geraldine “Jeri” Zander; grandfather, Jerome Breunig; grandmother, Gerry Dahmen; aunt, Debra Herr, and a sister, Holly Jo Duhr.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established at a later date.

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Winn-Cress Funeral Home

5785 Hwy Q

Waunakee, WI