He was a proud graduate of University Oklahoma Engineering School. Served in the United States Navy in World War II.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Barham Bretz, son, John Carl Bretz and sister, Olive Bretz Crawford.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Mrs. Cecil Duffee, III); son, Charles Bartlett Bretz (Wrenn); grandchildren, Carl F. Bretz, Dr. Elaine Duffee Lewellyn (Ben), Dr. Anne Duffee, Catherine Bretz, and Laura Bretz; great-grandchildren, Benjamin Bretz, Jack Bretz, Connor Bretz, and Jack Shea.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 10:30AM at Canterbury United Methodist Church with a memorial service to follow at 11:30AM.
Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds to direct services.
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