Steven “Steve” Breitenfeld

Steven “Steve” Breitenfeld, 38, of Plainfield, IL and formerly of Naperville, IL. Steve passed away on Friday April 16, 2021 at his home. He was born December 29, 1982 in LaGrange, IL to RuthAnn (nee Reich) and Charles J. Breitenfeld.

Steve was the beloved brother of Lynne Breitenfeld and Susan Breitenfeld. Fond uncle of Tyler Breitenfeld and Sydney Breitenfeld. Dear nephew of Robert Breitenfeld and Charlene Smith. Cousin of Bobby Breitenfeld, Jeffery Wanek, Christine Slowiak, and Debra Chiappetti. Steve is also survived by his, Godfather David Welch, loving girlfriend Allison McGann and his loving pets. In addition, Steve leaves behind numerous friends. He will be deeply missed. Steve was preceded in death by his father Charles J. Breitenfeld.

Steve grew up in Naperville, IL, and attended Naperville Central High School class of 2001. After graduation he joined the Army where he was a member of the US Army Airborne Ranger Training. He was stationed in Ft Benning, Ga for Airborne Training and then transferred over to the Airborne Unit 3/509 in Ft Richardson, AK, before his retirement on June 2, 2010. Steve earned Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized. Steve’s accomplishments include: National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge, Marksmanship Qual Badge-SS with Grenade, Marksmanship Qual Badge- Marksman with Rifle, Parachutist Badge, also a Combat Life Saver CRS. Steve was in the process of working on his bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University and was just one class shy of graduation when he passed.

Steve was a huge sports fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Avalanche. Steve loved to play hockey and often played in the Winger position. He was a member of a local hockey team. Everyone remembers his stories, especially the time he was trying to teach his nephew Tyler and his niece Sydney how to skate and all they accomplished was continuously ending up doing the splits.

Steve’s family has numerous stories about him. One of his favorites is when he was younger, and he would walk around with a baseball bat in the back of his shirt and his rain boots. He would pretend that he was a soldier, which is how we all knew he wanted to be a soldier when he grew up. Steve also loved to go to Disney World and was looking forward to going again soon. He also was big in the online gaming community.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in Steve’s memory to his family and, or the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome research foundation. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Overman - Jones Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 15219 S. Joliet Road, Plainfield IL, on the north east corner of route 59 and 30. The family will be having a private burial at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.