George Ernest Breha, former owner of Miss Print copy shop, died suddenly July 28, 2003 at the age of 47. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 3, at Family Bible Church.

George was born Jan. 26, 1956, in Maine. He grew up in Vernon, N.J., where he met his future wife, Dolores Evans. They were married July 26, 1976, and George joined the U.S. Navy the same year. During his career in the Navy, George worked as a flight engineer for P-3 aircraft, and distinguished himself with numerous awards and medals, including four Sea Service Deployment ribbons, four Meritorious Unit Commendation awards, Navy Pistol Sharpshooter ribbon, two Armed Forces Expeditionary medals, and two Navy Achievement medals. George and Dolores have two daughters, Christal Wollas and Rebecca Huffman, and three grandchildren. He is also survived by his parents, George Breha and Patricia Sisco.

After George’s honorable discharge from the Navy, he and Dolores owned and operated Miss Print copy shop on Midway Boulevard in Oak Harbor from 1991 to 2001. He most recently worked as maintenance director for Summer Hill Retirement Center, where he was beloved by staff and residents alike.

Anyone who knew George knew that he was a lover of anything mechanical. He had an uncanny understanding of cars, trucks, or anything with an engine. Nights and weekends frequently found George in his garage fixing the car of a friend, relative or even a stranger. George attended Family Bible Church with his family, where he served for a time as a deacon, tending the grounds. He loved hunting, camping and the outdoors, his favorite spot being just north of Winthrop. It is in this place that he will be laid to rest by those who love and miss him. Arrangements and cremation under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.