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1960
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2012
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Matthew Bretz Obituary
Dr. Matthew W. Bretz, D.C., 52, of Carlyle, Ill., born March 28, 1960, in Belleville, Ill., entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Dr. Bretz graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic and was the owner and founder of Med+Plus Physical Medicine in Carlyle and Maryville. He was the owner of Bretz Development, Wildlife Estates, and Clarion Apartments in Carlyle. In partnership with his wife, he also owned Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery and Wildlife Cabins. Dr. Bretz was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and a member of the Safari Club International. He loved big game hunting, boating, travel and wine.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra, nee Korte, Bretz, whom he married on Sept. 24, 2005, in Carlyle; his parents. Matthew J. and Marge, nee Weckman, Bretz; a daughter, Sarah Bretz of Carlyle; a son, Matthew "Gunner" Bretz of Carlyle; two stepdaughters, Abbie Switzer and Chelsie Switzer of Carlyle; a sister, Cindy Van Winkle and husband David of Carlyle; a brother, Dr. Craig Bretz of Sullivan, Ill.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Cyril "Pete" and Jane Korte of Trenton; two brothers-in-law, Gregg Korte and wife Celeste of Edwardsville and Kevin Korte and wife Kathy of Breese; four sisters-in-law, Gloria Toennies and husband Kenneth of Trenton, Jan Couch and husband Cliff, Tammy Schutzenhofer and husband Luke and Karen Boulanger and husband Jon, all of Highland; and many nieces and nephews.
Donations in Dr. Bretz's memory are suggested to the Shining Stars Foundation and will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.zierenday.com.
Visitation: The Bretz family will greet friends from 1 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle, Ill.
Funeral: A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at the Kalahari Hall at Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery in Carlyle, with Father George Mauck and Rev. Keith Michaels officiating. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Kalahari Hall.
ZIEREN DAY FUNERAL HOME, Carlyle, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Bretz
Steve Fadden
December 15, 2022
I will never forget my first deer hunting experience when Matt harvested a beautiful white tail. I was along for the ride but I was immediately hooked on hunting. I went on to manage wildlife programs in Alaska, Louisiana and Mississippi in my career with the Federal Government. Matt was a terrific guy and I will never forget him. RIP Matt. I will see you on the other side of the river some day.
Rick & Ruth McWhorter
December 14, 2022
I worked & played with Matt, he was a lot of fun. Still hard to believe he's not with us. Blessings for his family.
Raymond Trebing III
December 20, 2013
It's been a year later since your passing and you are still in our hearts, prayers, thoughts and memories. We will never forget you!
Geri McGee
February 19, 2013
He was a great man. He will be so missed. I am sorry I did not know he passed away. You are in my prayers.
Mignon Fetterhoff
January 3, 2013
Our prayers of strength and comfort are sent to Dr. Bretz family and emplyoee's.
My husband and I have and/use the services of his Chiropractic Office in Carlyle. He always treated patients as if he knew them even though he may not have personally treated them when he passed by.
He always liked feed back on his restaraunt (we go there for lunch or dinner at times) and so pleasant if you gave him a suggestion to offer with certain sandwiches.
Dr. Bretz was kind enough to advertise on the Bond County Humane Society's 2013 Calendar too!! He did that because he appreciated the fact that I personally asked. He even offered a banquet room to BCHS for an event. That was something that never happened but, his generosity in my eyes, is beyond all means in so many ways.
He's a wonderful man who will be remembered for so many different reason.
December 24, 2012
DEAR SANDY AND FAMILY OF MATT, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES AND PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL. GOD BLESS. MELISSA AND PHIL CHAPMAN
Steve Fadden
December 23, 2012
Matt meant the world to me. He took me on my first deer hunt when I was 15. I am 51 today and a Wildlife Biologist. Matt is the the formative personality in my success. I loved him then and I love him still. Rest in peace my friend...... I will see you on the other side of the river. God Bless You and your family......
Steve
Steve Fadden
December 23, 2012
Matt meant the world to me. He took me on my first deer hunt when I was 15. I am 51 today and a Wildlife Biologist. Matt is the the formative personality in my success. I loved him then and I love him still. Rest in peace my friend...... I will see you on the other side of the river. God Bless You and your family......
Steve
Don and Judy James
December 22, 2012
Matt was a great guy and will be missed and remembered for a long, long time.
We smile when we reminisce about the time he came to our house at 7:00 a.m. one Christmas morning dressed as Santa to deliver our Christmas gifts. Our granddaughter, who must have been 9 or 10 at the time went back to school and told the doubters... HE'S REAL! He was at my grandma's house and he knew everybody's name and everything.
Rest in peace, Matt.
Don and Judy James
James Pauley
December 21, 2012
Matt and Marge,
I'm very sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I had no idea he was ill. I have many fond memories of you two hunting many years ago.
Please accept my family's deepest sympathy. He was an exceptional person and will be deeply missed by all.
We are very sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Lori Schutzenhofer
December 21, 2012
To Sandy, Sarah, Gunner and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of need. May the memories help you to smile and give you the strength you need. Know that God received another awesome "Angel" to watch over you all. He was a genuine guy, great boss and friend and will be greatly missed by all. Rest in Peace.
Sue Peck
December 20, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all the Bretz family. He was a heck of a guy and an awsome Dr.
Shirley Barron (Mullen)
December 20, 2012
Matt & Marge there are no words to ease the sorrow that is yours, Thoughts and loving memories last as long as time endures. Ours prayers' and thoughts are with you.
With Sympathy, Carlos & Shirley Barron and sons James and Dave Mullen
John McAteer
December 20, 2012
Never had opportunity to capitalize on meeting your son, Matt, much to my regret. My deepest sympathy to you, your wife, the doctor's wife, children and other family members.
Nancy Hill
December 20, 2012
May you rest in peace you were an awesome person glad I had the opportunity to know you
Tammy Franke
December 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss
December 20, 2012
Matt and Family: so very sorry to learn of your loss.
Rick & Ruth McWhorter
December 20, 2012
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family at this sad, sad time. We enjoyed many happy times with Matt. God bless all of you.
Larry and Carol Burtz
December 20, 2012
Sandy and children...Larry and I are so sorry to hear of Matt's death. Please accept our deepest sympathy. He was such a great person; much too young to leave this earth. God bless you all.
Jan & Skip Stoll
December 20, 2012
Matt and Marge, Sorry to hear about
Matt W. Our prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow.
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