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James Bretthauer Obituary

BRETTHAUER James Franklin Bretthauer, age 72, of 2640 Denmark Rd. Columbus, Ohio departed for his heavenly home on Friday, July 15, 2011, at Mt. Carmel Hospital East after a short illness. Jim was born at OSU Hospital, Columbus, OH, December 23, 1938. Preceded in death by parents Myron and Marjorie Bretthauer, grandparents Fred and Lillian Bretthauer, aunts, uncles, and two cousins. Survived by brothers, Theodore (Noni) Bretthauer of Gahanna, OH and William (Jeffrey) Bretthauer of Westerville, OH; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be missed by his family and friends of Covenant House. Visitation will be at the LONG FUNERAL HOME, 5528 Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2011, followed by Funeral Service at 8 p.m. Pastor Bob Duckens, officiating. Graveside service and interment 11 a.m., Thursday, July 21, 2011, at Fairview Cemetery, Belle Center, OH. The family requests that memorials be made to: Covenant House Services, 1651 East Main St Columbus, OH, 43205; Rock of Faith Baptist Church, 1667 E. Main St. Columbus OH, 43205, or a charity of the donor's choice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 17 to Jul. 21, 2011.

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Ed Davis

July 20, 2011

Bill, Jeff and family, Thinking of each of you during this time and prayers go your way. Love Ed and Shirlee

July 19, 2011

Thinking of you at this time.

The McClary Family

Chuck, Heather and Chaz Leavitt

July 19, 2011

You are in our thoughts, sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. We love you!!

Erica Maxeiner

July 19, 2011

Love you dad.. so sorry about the loss of your brother. Our prayer of love and good memories for you and Ted. We love you so much!

A.J. Westlund

July 19, 2011

Bill & Family, My thoughts are with you and your families. Please let me know if you need anything.

Fred C Bretthauer

July 19, 2011

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We are thinking of you.

Sally Binegar

July 18, 2011

Thinking of your family and sending prayers....
Sally and Larry Binegar

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