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Thomas E. Bretz

1944 - 2019

Thomas E. Bretz obituary, 1944-2019, Country Club Hills, IL

BORN

1944

DIED

2019

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Tews-Ryan Funeral Home

18230 S. Dixie Hwy.

Homewood, Illinois

Thomas Bretz Obituary

Thomas Bretz, age 74, of Country Club Hills, passed away on August 8, 2019. Preceded in death by brother, Michael Bretz. Survived by wife, Kathy; sons, Brian and Jason (Teri) Bretz; grandchildren, Halle and Evan Bretz; siblings, Charles (Kathleen) Bretz, James Bretz, Kathleen (late Rudolph) Hauptman, Joseph (Alee) Bretz, Mary Ann (late John) Pallay, Elizabeth (Kim) Krueger; aunt, Clara Puzell, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Tom was a graduate of Homewood Flossmoor High School and was an Army Vietnam Veteran. He was employed by Morrison Construction until his retirement in 2016. Memorial visitation will be Sunday, August 11th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy. Homewood, IL. Memorials preferred to Donor's favorite charity. Additional info contact 708-798-5300 or tews-ryanfh.com

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Published by SouthtownStar on Aug. 9, 2019.

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Jason Boskey

August 9, 2019

Mr. Bretz was always a strong positive influence on the lives of all the neighborhood kids. His compassion, encouragement and ribbing of us has left a lasting effect for us all. He was a positive role model, shining through his sons to this day, and always a welcome site no matter where we would find him. Country Club Hills, especially Tierra Grande, will miss him.

MR MRS HOCHFELDER

August 8, 2019

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