Donald D. "Skip" Bretz's Obituary
Donald D. “Skip” Bretz, 76 of Decatur, died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Fair Havens Christian Home.
Donald was born March 29, 1932, in Decatur, the son of Frank J. and Catherine G. Padgett Bretz. A member of Holy Family Catholic church, Donald was retired from Borg Warner.
Surviving are his sister, Frances C. Bretz and twin brother, Ronald G. Bretz both of Decatur; niece, Christy Constant; nephews: John, Eric and Guy Bretz and great nephew, Skylar Constant.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Gerald “Jerry” and John “Jack” Bretz.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am, Friday, March 6, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Rev. Joe Molloy celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Decatur. There will be no visitation. Memorials: Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Cancer Care physicians and staff, Fair Havens Christian Home staff and Dr. John DiMondo.
The family of Donald D. “Skip” Bretz is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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