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Richard J Bretl

Male 1926 - 2016  (89 years)


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  • Name Richard J Bretl 
    Born 23 Dec 1926  Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Aug 2016  King, Waupaca Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried St Edward Cemetery, Mackville, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I494026  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 21 Aug 2016 

    Father Clarence Peter Bretl,   b. 05 Apr 1897, Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 1983, King, Waupaca Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Viola Germaine Huybers,   b. 20 Apr 1905, Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Oct 1976, Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Family ID F45350  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Jayne O'Brien,   b. 25 Apr 1925, Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Apr 1999  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 04 Sep 1948 
    Children 
     1. Marie Lee Bretl
     2. Thomas C Bretl,   b. 23 Sep 1950, Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Dec 2016  (Age 66 years)
     3. Sue Ann Bretl
     4. Richard C Bretl,   b. 12 Oct 1954, Antigo, Langlade Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 04 Feb 1972  (Age 17 years)
     5. Living
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F183940  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Richard J. Bretl 89, Appleton, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016, at Wisconsin Veteran's Home, King. He was born on December 23, 1926 in Antigo to the late Clarence and Viola (Huybers) Bretl. Richard proudly served in the US Navy in Okinawa during WWII. He married Elizabeth O'Brien in Antigo on September 4, 1948 and worked for the American Can Co. as a truck driver for over 40 years. Richard enjoyed boating, water skiing and fishing.

      Richard is survived by his children: Marie Lee Bretl, Bradenton, FL; Thomas C. Bretl, Appleton; Sue Ann Copeland, Orlando, FL and Larry J. (Connie) Bretl, New London, WI; Grandchildren: Richard T. Bretl, Appleton, Rhea Hogden (Erik) Ettrick, WI., Jason (Amber) Copeland, Orlando, FL., Anna (Nasur) Wolfgramm), Orlando, FL., Amanda (Kyle) Laedtke, Oshkosh, WI and Amber Bretl, Minneapolis, MN.; Great-grandchildren: Kalani Wolfgramm, Reef Wolfgramm, Bailey Copeland, Katelyn Hogden, Aubrey Hogden, Paige Laedtke and Claire Laedtke; Sisters-in-law: Christine O'Brien and Marlene Bretl and many nieces and nephews.

      Besides his parents Clarence and Viola Bretl, Richard was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth , son Richard C. Bretl, sister Arliss and brother-in-Law, Philip Spychalla, Wausau, WI., brother Michael Bretl, FL., Brother-in -Law Robert O'Brien, Arizona and Son-in-Law Douglas J Copeland, FL.

      The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at St. Edwards Catholic Church, Mackville, WI with Father Walter Stumpf officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery immediately following mass with military honors. Family and friends may call at the church from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on August 25, 2016. A memorial fund is being established.

      The family would like to thank his homecare givers and the staff at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home at King, with a special thank you to Barb Kohanski.