Jan 12, 2023

Gregory Bretz

Posted Jan 12, 2023 8:50 PM

Gregory Bretz, age 69, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2023, after a very long & tough battle with cancer at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS.

Greg was born on September 3, 1953, in Lucas, the son of John Jacob Bretz and Fern Reh Bretz. He graduated high school and went to work for the R.E.A. & Midwest Energy. They moved to Topeka, KS and he worked as a carpenter building houses. Then later he moved back to Lucas, and went to work for the City of Lucas and then Topps Mechanical and later retired.

Greg enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a hunter, fisherman and an avid birdwatcher. He was also a member of the Sons of The American Legion Post #267.

He was preceded in death by his Father Jake Bretz and Mother Fern Reh Bretz.

Greg is survived by his 2 Sons, Lee (Robin) Bretz of Great Bend, KS and Brent Bretz of Great Bend, KS; 2 Brothers, Gordon (Cheryl) Bretz of Lucas, KS and Gary (LaRee) Bretz of Lucas, KS; 5 Grandchildren, Brodie, Braylin, Mackenzie, Korbin and Beau; 1 Great Grandchild, Krew.

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