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Harold Brettmann Obituary
Brettmann, Harold A. 76, a lifelong Elmhurst resident, beloved husband of Ruth (nee Ewald), fond father of Judy (Dave) Morrison, Sharon (Bob) Bilbrey and Hal (Sue) Brettmann, grandfather of Jennifer, Julia and Daniel Morrison, Lauren, Brandon and Heather Bilbrey and Amy and Ryan Brettmann, brother of Lorraine and the late Melvin, brother-in-law of Dale Brettmann. He was the past president of St. Peter's United Church of Christ Church Council, York Bandors, Sandburg Middle School P.T.A. and Elmhurst Jaycees. He had worked at Elmhurst Chicago Stone Company for over 20 years and Soukup Hardware Store prior to that. He was a 1945 graduate of York Community High School and attended Hawthorne School. Celebration of Life 2 p.m., Friday, December 19th, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 Church, Elmhurst. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the church. Arrangements by: Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Barbara Paulus (Ganzel)
December 28, 2003
Ruth, we have so many special memories of you and Hal including all the Hospital Guild dances, the Follies, the 50th birthday dinner at Joe's and my house on Hawthorne when I gave Harold my cane...and on and on. You were a special couple and a special part of our lives. I can't imagine one of you without the other and I will pray for your strength and comfort. You are an angel all by yourself, Ruth, and I have a special warmth in my heart for you. Your friend always, Barbara
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Howard Skolak
December 18, 2003
Dear Ruth:
Phyllis and I want to express our sympathy for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. It was a pleasure to know Harold and to also have worked with him during the JC days.
We will not be able to attend the Celebration of Life as we are attending the funeral for Phyllis's mother on Friday.
Howard & Phyllis Skolak
Debi Dohn
December 17, 2003
Judy,
Rich, Kristina and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time of loss. We will certainly keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. During the holiday season I know this is an unusually hard time to be sadden but he has joined those choirs of angels and I am sure after knowing you and reading his obituary that he must have truly been blessed while here on earth. Our best wishes to all of you.
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