Bret William Claybaugh

Bret and I met in the first week of college when we lived in the same dorm and enrolled in a few of the same classes. One of them was "Contemporary Political Ideologies." The first reading was John Locke's Second Treatise of Government, which I found almost inscrutable. I remember Bret patiently helping me through some of its dense passages the first time we met up to study. We went on to be gym buddies for the first couple of years of college, until we moved out of the dorms and lost track...

Dr. Bret will forever live in my memories as the best, most caring, nicest, and definitely the most fun dentist my family ever had. Even after moving away from Wisconsin for five years, when we returned, there was no question about who I wanted to see as my dentist. My kids were all away at college by now but Dr. Bret always took the time to ask about them.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. He is so dearly missed by so many, but my heart goes out especially to his wife...

Bret will always be in my memory as a kind soul who loved his wife and kids, loved his sporting events and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed but we will forever remember his adventurous attitude for life.

An amazing man and Dentist. Dr. Brett will be missed by me and so many other. Prayers to his family and I am so sorry

So sorry to hear of Dr. Brett's passing. He was definitely "One of the good ones." He truly cared about people and wanted others to be happy. He encouraged this through his banter and, more seriously, just letting them know that others care. He helped so many through his dentistry, and never forgot his fellow veterans. He will be greatly missed.

As the days and weeks pass on your journey of grief, we wish you well and hope that the love of those around you and your special...

Our hearts are shocked and broken to hear of your tragic loss of Dr. Bret. He not only has been our family dentist for many years, but twice has been our on the road emergency dentist! Twice our daughter Erika had a Sunday tooth accident--once hit and loosened her front tooth on a shopping cart and once when she ripped the front tooth and root totally our of her mouth on our outdoor pool. Both times you were there for us-no questions asked. You let us into your home to evaluate her and had...

Our hearts are broken and we send many prayers and love to all of the family members, staff at Smiles by design and clients who loved Brett. We will always remember his smile, laughter and singing...he was truly a talented man in so many ways. God Bless his soul and may comfort surround all of you in this difficult time. Love, The Jim Kluge Family

Our sincere condolences go out Dr Brett family all I can say he was the best dentist we have had and I am sure along with many he will surely be missed !! Daryl &Judy Popke La Grange Ky

We are so sorry for the loss of Dr. Brett. He was a great person and Dentist. You will be sadly missed.