Giles L. Bruecher of Port Washington passed away peacefully from cancer at Harbor Club in Port Washington on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born the beloved son of Lawrence and Shirley (Mintzlaff) Bruecher on November 12, 1962. Giles was a graduate of Port Washington High School.

Giles lived in Port Washington all his life and was well known resident. He was a member of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church. He walked everywhere and greeted everyone he met. His passion for walking and his participating in the Relay for Life Cancer Walk reflected his commitment to support this important cause. Giles found joy in connecting with others as a busboy and dishwasher at Smith Brother’s Restaurant in Port Washington. He was known as the gentle giant and beloved grocery bagger at Sentry Foods. Giles could make you smile by offering a sincere compliment and lively conversation. His line at the store always seemed to be a family favorite. Giles was a special soul and had a big, sensitive, loving heart. His family and friends were very important to him.

Giles memory will be treasured by his sisters Susan (Steven) Klein and Lisa (Troy) Charbarneau: stepsiblings John (Grace) Binsfeld, Michael (Renee) Binsfeld, Ronald (Kerri) Binsfeld, Judy Binsfeld, Peggy Jo (friend, Terry) Albanese and Maribeth Binsfeld. He is further survived by his nephews & nieces, Sarajane (Nick) Thomas, Timothy (Misty) Charbarneau, Rebecca (friend, Shawn) Charbarneau, Raymond Charbarneau, Troy Charbarneau Jr, Steven P (Tonya) Klein, Sandy Radtke, Jason Ward, John (Jill) Binsfeld Jr, Katherine, Tina (Aaron) Jagielo, Kevin Binsfeld, Ronald Binsfeld Jr, Michael (Becky) Binsfeld, Jonathan (Kaela) Binsfeld, Kaila Schedler, Samantha Albanese, Christopher (Sarah) Jante, Andrew (Morgan) Phillips, Erin (Brian) Vande Zande, grandnephews, grandnieces & special friend, Jeannie Hespe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Mary Jo (Lorge) Binsfeld and nephew Phillip Charbarneau.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1pm on Friday October 11, 2024, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church site, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, WI 53074. The family will receive visitors at the church from 11am until the time of service. Giles will be laid to rest at St, Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Port Washington.

Donation suggestion in Giles' memory to the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life.