James L. Bretz

James L. Bretz, 81, of Middle Bass Island, died Thursday August 14, 2008 at Edgewood Manor Nursing Center in Port Clinton. He was born December 17, 1926 on Middle Bass, the son of Leslie J. and Florence B. (Potts) Bretz. Jim was a graduate of Port Clinton High School and was the Postmaster on Middle Bass Island for many years. He operated rental cottages and houses on the island and was active in the Bretz Winery. He was a member of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Put in Bay and a member of the Retired Postmasters Association. Surviving is a nephew Richard L. Bretz of Hamilton; two great nieces and one great nephew and a sister in law Janette Bretz of Sandusky. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Walter C. and Richard H. Bretz. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Sunday at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton. Graveside services will be 11 am Monday at the LaFleur Cemetery on Middle Bass Island. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middle Bass Island Chapel Fund or one's favorite charity. Online condolences may be made to www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Port Clinton Chapel 1124 Fulton Street Port Clinton, OH US 43452