Notes for John William BREYFOGLE, JR.

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Notes for John William BREYFOGLE, JR.

Norton, Hubbard, Ruzicka & Kreamer L.C. traces its origins to 1930, when John W. Breyfogle, Jr., opened his office above the old First National Bank building at the southwest corner of Park and Cherry Streets in Olathe, Kansas (the present site of the Johnson County Administration Building). Except for a period of time when Mr. Breyfogle served with the United States Navy during World War II, he and his successors shown below have practiced law within a block of the Johnson County Court House since that time.

The firm has taken several forms over the years and the important dates and changes in the form of management appear at the end of this section. The many lawyers who make up the proud history of our firm, in chronological order, follow:

JOHN W. BREYFOGLE, JR. - Began the practice of law in Olathe in 1930 and retired from Breyfogle, Gardner, Martin, Davis & Kreamer in 1972.

SOURCE: Norton, Hubbard, Ruzicka & Kreamer L.C.

A Breyfogle Exit

At Close of G. O. P. Session, Lawyer, 49, Says He Will Not Be a Candidate

At the close of the meeting of the Johnson Country Republican central committee last night, John W. Breyfogle, jr., county chairman ten years, announced he would not again be a candidate for the post.

Breyfogle's statement was made after slates of delegates favorable to Harry Darby, national committeeman, were chosen, over the opposition of a pro-Halt faction to represent the county at the district and state G. O. P. conventions.

"It is with mingled feelings of regret and relief that I make this announcement, and I have no apologies to make to any. It has been impossible to please all.

"There have been many personal attacks made on me, which are to be expected. I do not earn my living at politics. I do have a law practice for a vocation. Politics is an avocation. There are many duties involved in the chairmanship and much time is required."

SOURCE: [Excerpts] Kansas City Times, Kansas City, MO March 13, 1956

Obituary John W. Breyfogle Jr.

John W. Breyfogle Jr. of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004. He was born Aug. 12, 1906. He was a longtime resident of Olathe, KS, and a prominent Johnson County attorney. John attended the University of Kansas and was a member and president of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He was also a member of Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity and served as its president. For 18 years, John was chairman of the Johnson County Republican central committee. During that time, he was twice a delegate to the Republican National Convention. He was a member and president of the Johnson County and Kansas Bar Associations and president of the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. He also served on the Board of Directors of Patrons Bank and the Bank of Stanley. He was president and trustee of the Olathe Community Hospital board. John and his wife, Sara Jayne, spent their summers at their home in Durango, CO, where John took great pride in his flower garden, which was admired by many. John is survived by his wife Sara Jayne of the home. He leaves a son, Robert Breyfogle, Olathe, and a daughter, Ann Johnson of Kansas City. He leaves two stepsons, Scott H. Kreamer and David H. Kreamer, and a stepdaughter, Kate Kreamer. He was preceded in death by his son, Bill Breyfogle. He leaves seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Olathe Medical Center or to your favorite charity.

SOURCE: Olathe Daily News 04/15/2004

EDITORS NOTE: It is assumed that the mention of John W. Breyfogle's son Bill is in reference to his son John William Breyfogle, III.

John Breyfogle Jr. died Jan. 11. Survivors include his wife, Sara Jayne Scott ’44; son, Robert; daughter, Ann Johnson; stepchildren, Scott, David and Kate Kreamer; seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

SOURCE: Pembroke Hill 400 W. 51st Street Kansas City, MO 64112

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