Franklin Z. Bretz

Franklin Z. Bretz

May 4, 2024

Franklin Z. Bretz, 73, of Pine Grove, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Providence Place, Pine Grove.

Born on October 15, 1950 in New Cumberland, he was a son of the late Franklin German and Naomi Zerbe Bretz and husband Ernest Bretz.

He was a 1968 graduate of Pine Grove High School and received two associates degrees in Welding and Math.

Franklin had been a Sgt in the Air Force.

Franklin worked as a Diesel Mechanic on Heavy Trucks for 30 years for the TTMA in Frystown, Penske, and Swift.

Preceding him in death were a son, Joseph Bretz; and two sisters, Lorna Mae Bretz, and Ona Renee Shartle.

Surviving are his wife of 52 years this year, Carol Gerberich Bretz; a son Franklin and wife Joelle Bretz of Pine Grove; a daughter Carrie and husband Tom Rimby of Bernville; four grandchildren, Emily, Sarah, and Zee (Rachel) Bretz, and Dylan Rimby; a brother, Melvin and wife Cathy Bretz of Hegins; two sisters, Zora and husband Wendell Fabian of Wexford, Cora and husband John Shenk of Pine Grove; nieces and nephews; and his dog Vicky.

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at the H. L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove with John Ries officiating. There will be a visitation on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hetzel's Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer contributions be made to the Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, 18 Wertz Dr. Pine Grove, Pa. 17963 in his memory.

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