Clarence E. "Bud" Bretthauer Jr.

1929 - 2024

Clarence E. "Bud" Bretthauer, Jr.
Born: October 28, 1929 in Yorkville, IL
Died: August 28, 2024 in Plano, IL
Clarence E. "Bud" Bretthauer, Jr., age 94 of Plano, IL passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born in Yorkville, IL on October 28, 1929, the son of Clarence E. and Martha (Zeiter) Bretthauer, Sr.
Bud was a 1947 graduate of Yorkville High School in Yorkville, IL. He went on to serve his country proudly with the United States Army as a Military Policeman during the Korean War. Bud was united in marriage on June 18, 1955 in Sheridan, IL to the former Miss Jacquelynn "Jackie" Rodenbush, and they spent the next 69 happy years together.
He was employed, for 39 years, by Gray Stamping in Plano, IL, retiring in 1989. Bud enjoyed spending many mornings drinking coffee with his friends at Treber's and Ivana's Cafe in Plano. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and love for telling his stories. Bud loved nothing more than spending time with his family and will be remembered for the selfless love that he gave to them. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Bud is survived by his wife, Jackie Bretthauer of Plano, IL; his daughters, Lori Lynn (Jim) Stanton of New River, AZ, Julie Ann (Dale) Bladow of Mazomanie, WI, and Carol Marie (Tim) Jensen of Millbrook, IL; his five grandchildren, Nick (Jackie) Bladow, Jennifer (Jimmy) Ratos, Ryann (Jim) Bowen, Jillian (Jesse) Noell, and Jessica (Mike) Byers; his nine great-grandchildren; his sister, Donna Bruesewitz of Plano, IL; several nieces and nephews; and his "special furry little girl," Molly. A special thank you to his loving caregivers, Margaret and Jocelyn, whom he was very grateful for.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Martha Bretthauer, Sr; his grandsons, Alex Jensen and Adam Bladow; his sister and brother-in-law, Wanda (LaVerne "Ike") Eichelberger; his brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Joyce Bretthauer; and his brother-in-law, Art Bruesewitz.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1010 West South Street, Plano, IL. Interment will follow in the Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL.
Friends may visit from 9:30 AM until the Hour of Service at the Funeral Home in Plano, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 552-7211.