Robert Henry Bretz Obituary
The world bids farewell to Robert Henry Bretz of Springfield, Illinois, departing on January 28, 2026 at the age of 96. Robert leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Aloysious Bretz and Anna Marie Bretz (Rentchler); his wife Norma J.; his son Phillip J. Bretz; and his great grandchild Cole Evans.
He is survived by: his children, Stephen R. Bretz of Lexington, SC, Michael E. Bretz (Kimberly) of Decatur, IL, Mary Ann Evans (Michael) of Branson, MO, Julie M. Fulton (Bruce) of Indian Land, SC, Elizabeth A. Almond (Jeff) of Raleigh, NC and Jean M. Shadday (Brian) of Lexington, SC.; his grandchildren, Jennifer L. DeKett, Stephanie M. Gear, Joseph R. Bretz, Rachael R. Gladden, Michelle E. Allen, Shawn M. Bretz, Jeremy L. Bretz, Derek M. Evans, Jason M. Evans, Nicholas R. Fulton, Anna M. Barrett, Chandler E. Almond, Noah J. Almond, James C. Shadday and Cameron R. Shadday; his great grandchildren, Addison M. DeKett, Rebecca J. DeKett, Jordan E. Feucht, Andrew J. Feucht, Ella M. Oakley, Casey S. Bretz, Abigail A. Gladden, Garrett M. Allen, Grace L. Bretz, Kyler M. Martin, Brielle A. Bretz, Jaren M. Bretz, Kadric L. Bretz, Brock Evans, Dylan Evans, Arie Evans, Sira-Yuki Evans, Clark H. Barrett, Arthur R. Clark and Gemma E. Clark; and his great great grandchild Atlas S. Salter. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1720 S. Grand Ave. E., Springfield, IL 62703, or Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 524 E. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL 62703.
