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Published from June 26 to July 25, 2016
Submitted by: Ann Weber

Brent E. Kretzer

February 10, 1970 ~ June 21, 2016

Brent E. Kretzer passed away too young at 46 years, but he lived a full life. Brent was a very active and determined little boy, as his mother recalls, stating he learned to ride his bike in one day not quitting till he got it! Brent always had a huge heart, caring about others. As a young man he began roofing to help others, later turning it into a business for himself.

He left a lot of friends in Kokomo Indiana, to come to Oklahoma to be near his mother and sister, nieces and nephews. Coming to Oklahoma changed his life and gave him the blessing of his life, his son, Emery. Brent continued helping others and got into smoking meats. Known as the "Hogman" at barbeque judging's and barbeque cook-offs; his son, Emery, known as "Ribtip". Brent was active in Karate with his son, achieving a Black Belt. Brent worked as a machinist for Spears Manufacturing for the past 10 years. Brent's final act of helping his fellowman was the gift of organ donations, saving at least one life.

Brent is survived by his mother, Janice Kretzer of Bartlesville, his father, Charles Kretzer and spouse of Bartlesville; his son Emery Douglas Kretzer and his mother, Laura Pryce of Bartlesville; paternal grandparents, Don and Ada Armstrong of Centralia, Illinois; sister, Ann Marie Mohler Bartlesville; Aunt Mary and kids, and Uncle Emery Meachem Jr. of Kokomo, Indiana; half-brother, William Kretzer of Parker, Colorado, half-sister Jennifer Oliver of Bartlesville; special friend, Maggie Morales; step-son, Stephen Featherstone and family of Kokomo, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Anthony Mohler and wife Amanda, Amanda Sears and husband Scott, Amy Jo Williams and husband Chris Pool, Arica Dodson and husband Erron; several great nieces and nephews.

Brent was preceded in death by his daughter Olive Josephine Kretzer and his grandmother Doris Meacham of Kokomo, Indiana.

Visitation will be 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Stumpff Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Lyon Performing Arts Hall on the campus of Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Service arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory

Memorial contributions may be made to Pat's Pantry-Smoke Out Hunger, PO Box 1495; Bartlesville, OK 74005 or to the college/trust fund set up for Emery https://www.youcaring.com/emery-kretzer-589490.

Friends who wish, may sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org

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