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David Jeffrey Brei, 58, of Belvidere, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1967, in Belvidere, IL. The son of Mickey Albert and Janet Louise (Williamson) Brei. He graduated from Belvidere High School in 1986. David worked at Lens Crafters in Madison and Chicago and was also a host at Anna’s Slots and Video Poker in Belvidere. He enjoyed cookouts on the beach in Chicago with his friends. He is loved and will be missed by his loving siblings, Jody (John) Ortgiesen and James (Karen) Brei; nephew, Jake (Jessica) Ortgiesen; niece Jackie (Jason) Rabe; great nieces, Avery and Raelynn Ortgiesen; great-nephew, Malachi Rabe; aunts, Debra Story and Joyce Hinds; cousin, Dr. Anne (Todd Beam) Kilby-Beam. He was preceded in death by his parents Mickey and Janet Brei. There will be a visitation from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Belvidere, IL. A funeral service will begin at 10:30 A.M. Interment in Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere, IL. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.belviderefh.com.