Gerald Fredrick Bretzke
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November 23, 2009
I miss your voice on phone and humor.
Jaana Ilmola ( the Finn) Swedwn
Mike Shaw
September 15, 2009
I miss you Bubba!!!
Paul Picotte
July 27, 2009
KC,Gerry and Family:Thanks KC for letting Ida and I know of Gerry's passing. He has been in our thoughts and prayers especially when we travel "Route 66" and other highways we used to venture on back in the seventies. Our kids were also saddened because they grew up around him. He was like a brother to me. Paul and Ida Picotte
Debr Ramage
July 26, 2009
KC, I so wish I could have been there to celebrate Gerry's life with your and all our friends. I am so grateful that you had the LiveJournal blog where I could follow the last couple of years and see how thoroughly Gerry enjoyed the closing chapters of his life.
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Reunited in Heaven, Rick and Gerry (May 2000)
July 25, 2009
Terry Stolhanske
July 24, 2009
KC, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. May you find comfort in the many memories that you and Gerry made together. Love to you and your family.
Grady Shapiro
July 24, 2009
Those remembered live. There is no doubt that Gerry, his great passion and generous spirit will live on and on.
Kirsten Ryan
July 24, 2009
KC, I was sorry to hear about Gerry. My thoughts are with you.
Sharon Green
July 24, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is always a pleasure to see you and your smile when you here to visit the clinic. Take care of your self.
July 24, 2009
KC, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Gerry. I didn't know him well, but I remember the Pool parties at Dr. Karlen's. Gerry would always just jump right in that Pool and have fun with the Kids and Adults whether he knew them or not. He seemed like a guy who liked to have fun in Life. I know he will be greatly missed.
My Prayers are with you and your family
Pam Scheiller
July 23, 2009
KC, sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Take care of yourself during this time. Hopefully it is comforting to know that he is at peace.
- Rhonda Groll
Mary Ellen Halverson
July 23, 2009
KC, Sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Hope you can take extra good care of yourself during this time of loss. All the best Mary Ellen Halverson.
July 23, 2009
KC, I want to offer my condolences on the passing of Gerry. My thoughts are with you. Dick Lentz
Renee Lais
July 23, 2009
KC, I am sorry to hear about Gerry. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Coleman Kelly
July 22, 2009
KC, I had lunch with Gerry this past January, shortly after I retired. Gerry told me to "hurry up and move to the Philippines so KC and I can come for a visit". Josie and I were so much looking forward to having you and Gerry visit us. I will always treasure my memories of Gerry.
Linda Carhill
July 22, 2009
We'll all miss Gerry. Especially Mom and Gerry's Cribbage games.
All our love, The Carhill and Poziembo Families
Jeff Falkingham
July 22, 2009
I knew Gerry for more than 50 years, and always enjoyed the (too few) times we ran into each other in Browns Valley, usually at Ben's Bait, or that "other place" next door. I am glad I had the chance to visit with him a couple of times during the alumni reunion at the end of June. He will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mike Billington
July 22, 2009
My best memory of Jerry was on a construction site on a hot summers day. His redi-mix truck was hanging over an ominous hole as he was unloading concrete into a footing, I was following him and when I saw what was happening I rushed up to the drivers side and urgently told him that I thought his truck was on the verge of tipping over to which he replied, " Billington you're a big baby." I shrugged and went back to my truck, As he pulled forward I saw two feet of daylight under his drivers side tandems, Whew!!! he made it that day and many others. As I reflect on Jerrys' persona and my relationship with him I can honestly say that I lost a good friend. His passion and love of life touched many. Rest in Gods' peace Bubba.
July 22, 2009
KC and family - so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. - Urbae Hall (Mpls)
Erv & Cathie Kallstrom
July 22, 2009
So sorry to hear about Gerry. Thinking about Gerry and our high school days brings back good memories. He was always a good friend. We remember, too, good times at the lake and just being together. May God bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
July 22, 2009
My best memory of Jerry was on a hot summer afternoon on a construction site. His truck was hanging over an ominous hole pouring concrete in a footing. I ran up to his drivers side window and urgently told him he was about to tip over. He looked at me and said " Billington you're a big baby !"
I shrugged and went back to my truck. As he pulled forward I saw two feet of air under both of his drivers side tandems. That day he made it. Whew!!! Blessings KC Jerry was something else I'm glad he found you. I'll miss him.
Mike B
July 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you, KC. You will have Gerry always as your angel looking after you, and I know you will feel his spirit everday.
Sincerely,
Jan Mulcahy
Anji Dolphis
July 22, 2009
KC, I send my deepest condolences. May God bless you and your family.
July 22, 2009
Bubba - You lived a life full of grace.
I am grateful you were part of my life and my community. You were a good man.
yer friend who loved ya, Donny
edward lamers
July 22, 2009
KC AND FAMILY our condolences and prayers what a great friend Gerry was over the many years we knew and visited together he and his brother worked for us when young kids in browns valley a great loss of a great fellow vet also he is in heaven with the great FATHER
Carolyn Peiffer
July 22, 2009
KC, So sorry about Gerry, Mike Carter called and told me about him passing. He was the greatest guy to work with, especially being a girl in the industry we worked in, he always listened, and never judged he was like my other pops, especially when mine was 600 miles away. He will be deeply missed, but he will always be remembered. Never ending one liners!
charlene lundeen
July 22, 2009
Kc i am sorry to hear about gerry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time
Steven Granata
July 21, 2009
KC, and fam. My deepest condolences. Gerry was a great guy that I will always hold a place in my heart for. He took care of my best bud during some very hard times. And for that one reason alone I love him. But we all know there were many reasons to love the guy.
Ron Anderson
July 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I was one of Gerry's many friend's from work. I always enjoyed that "harassing" way he had to get your attention. We had some very good conversations about life. I seen Gerry at his BBQ and he was very much at peace with himself. He was a very good man. He will be missed by many.
Heather Bolton
July 20, 2009
"Grandpa Bretzke" was absolutly the best driver I've ever had the pleasure of working with. No matter what mood I was in, when I would get a phone call from him, his "harassing" ways would always bring a smile to my face. He was a great man, and will be greatly missed.
Sandy Judish Jellison
July 20, 2009
Hi KC, I just heard about Gerry. I am so happy that Jean and I were able to spend time with Gerry on Wednesday, July 8th and he was so much "himself". At the same time, I am also so sad for you. I can tell how much you meant to him and how good you have been for him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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