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Kyle Ernest
Breedlove
Dec 6, 1938 — Jan 17, 2025
Kyle Ernest Breedlove, 86 of Warren, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Kyle was born on December 6, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Ernest and Gladys (Beardsley) Breedlove. As a child, he lived with his family in many places, such as Fort Wayne, IN, St. Augustine, FL, Franklin, PA, and Havana, Cuba. He married Barbara (Ditzler) Breedlove on February 14, 1966 in Warren, Indiana. Kyle devoted his life to continuing his education and serving his country and community. He received his Bachelor of Science in 1977 from Indiana-Purdue Universities, and received his Master's in Business Administration from St. Francis in 1982. He worked as a programs analyst and systems analyst at several Fort Wayne businesses such as Lincoln National Bank and International Harvester throughout his life. Kyle also was one of the first Tri-Township EMTs to serve Warren, Indiana. He was an avid reader and had a love for history. Kyle enjoyed being a member of the Sports Car Club of America and enjoyed watching races. He enjoyed dancing and taught dance lessons on several cruise ships over the last 12 years.
As for his military service, Kyle was drafted in the late 1950s into the Army. After completing service with the Army, he joined the Air National Guard. Throughout his military career, Kyle served at McGee-Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee, the 22nd Fighter Wing at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, and Hickman Air Force Base. He had attended the Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College all in Alabama. He retired as Lt. Colonel from the Air National Guard in Fort Wayne and would continue to work for Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii as a civil servant.
Kyle was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Gladys Breedlove, his wife, Barbara Breedlove, and brother-in-law, Claude Langford.
Loving survivors include his siblings, Doris Langford and Ian (Cheryl Boyer) Breedlove, special friend and dance partner, Rose Nartker, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In honor of Kyle's wishes, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.
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