World's oldest man marks 113th birthday

[September 22, 2009]  GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) -- The Montana resident considered to be the world's oldest man celebrated his 113th birthday Monday.

The invitation-only celebration at the Rainbow Retirement Community in Great Falls featured Walter Breuning giving a brief talk, blowing out candles, sharing cake and meeting guests, including Gov. Brian Schweitzer.

Breuning also was presented with several awards, including a $10,000 check from Scottish Rite Temple members. Breuning then donated the money to the Childhood Language Disorder Clinic in Great Falls.

Breuning attributes his long life to eating well and keeping physically and mentally active. He also says he takes one aspirin a day.

Breuning was born on Sept. 21, 1896, in Melrose, Minn., and moved to Montana in 1918. He worked for the railroad for 50 years.

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[Associated Press]

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