Bretl, Richard J.

1926 - 2016  (89 years)    Has 24 ancestors and 2 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Bretl, Richard J.
  Born	23 Dec 1926	Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	Bef 1946
  WWII, US Navy
  Died	19 Aug 2016	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	21 Aug 2016
  APC
  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. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Aug. 21, 2016
  Person ID	I205100	1FamilyTree | MaryLangenhuizenClose78556
  Last Modified	4 Jan 2017

  
  

  Father	Bretl, Clarence,   b. 5 Apr 1897,   d. 25 Jan 1983, King, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Mother	Huybers, Viola,   b. 20 Apr 1905,   d. 26 Oct 1976, Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 71 years)
  Family ID	F31921	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	O'Brien, Elizabeth "Jayme",   b. 25 Apr 1925,   d. 30 Apr 1999  (Age 74 years)
  Married	4 Sep 1948	Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Bretl, Thomas,   b. 23 Sep 1950, Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 1 Dec 2016, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 66 years)   2. Bretl, Richard,   b. 12 Oct 1954,   d. 4 Feb 1972  (Age 17 years)
  Last Modified	4 Jan 2017
  Family ID	F70833	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 23 Dec 1926 - Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA Married - 4 Sep 1948 - Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA Died - 19 Aug 2016 - Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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