Richard Eugene Bretz Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on August 5, 2022, at the age of 83, Richard Eugene Bretz of Newark, Ohio, born in Sacramento, California passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Eugene Bretz to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Bretz and Jean Bretz; his wife Sharon Kay Bretz (Shaffer); and his siblings, Gail Bretz and Bill Bretz of Clovis California.
He is survived by: his children, Carie Ross (Greg) of Newark, Laurie Kreager (Jeff) of Newark and Mark Bretz (Jaci) of Newark; his great grandchildren, Kaylynn Weaver of Newark and Mallary Meyer (Stephen); his grandchildren, Lily, Jace of Cincinnati, Molly Kreager (Geoff Smith), Benelli, Troy, Amelia of Lancaster and Howie Bretz (Meghan); his children, Sutton, Saylor of Newark, Emilee Gaudio (Josh), Luca, George of New Albany, Casey Needham (Amy), Birdie, Charlie of New Albany, Lindsey Das (Anil) of Granville, Abbey Bretz and Jamison of Newark; his sister Pamela Chaney (Robert) of Clovis, California; and his siblings-in-law, Gary Shaffer (Karen) of Porterville, California and Nancy Bretz of Clovis, California. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be made in Richard's name to The Licking Valley Church of Christ, Youth Ministry, 1578 Dayton Road NE, Newark, Ohio 43055.
