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Wilbur L (Brett) Bretthauer
Wilbur L (Brett) Bretthauer
Cedar Rapids
Wilbur L (Brett) Bretthauer, 90, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Northbrook Healthcare in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 am at Faith Life Church in Marion, Iowa, until the funeral service at 11:00 am, officiated by Pastor Alice Murray. Graveside burial at Cedar Memorial planned for 1:30 pm. Friends and relatives are welcome to attend.
The funeral service will be livestreamed and can be accessed at Faith-Life.org (http://Faith-Life.org) under the “Watch Live” tab.
Online condolences for the family can be shared at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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