William Franklin Bretz III Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Franklin Bretz III of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on October 17, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Franklin Bretz III to show support.
Though William may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those William touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Franklin Bretz II and Lois Evelyn Bretz (Scheffler). He is survived by: his cousin Robert Bretz of Lexington, SC; and his friends, Tom, Karen Kuhn and Sharon Kuhn Johnson. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Staab Funeral Home - Springfield (1109 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League.
