Bret Wade Klotzbuecher

Bret W. Klotzbuecher, age 68 of the Town of Matteson, passed away Monday evening, May 18, 2026 at The Pines Post-Acute and Memory Care, Embarrass.

Bret Wade Klotzbuecher was born on March 4, 1958, in Clintonville, WI, the son of the late Arlyn and Vila (Krueger) Klotzbuecher. He grew up in the area and graduated from Clintonville High School with the Class of 1976. Early in his working years, Bret spent time employed at the local clock factory in Clintonville.

On June 7, 1980, Bret was united in marriage to Brenda Lea Young at Grace Lutheran Church in Sugarbush. Together, they built a life rooted in family and community service. Dedicated to helping his neighbors, Bret served with the Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department for approximately 25 years. He also committed many years of service to the Clintonville Park and Recreation Department, where he ultimately retired as a foreman.

An outdoorsman through and through, Bret loved fishing, hunting anything Wisconsin had to offer, and trapping in his younger years. He truly enjoyed socializing, whether he was spending time with friends at local events or gathering with family. He will be remembered as someone who was always available to help family and friends, bringing a great sense of humor to every room he walked into—a gift he kept even during his final days.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda
Children: Heather (Justin) Topinka & Jason Klotzbuecher
Grandchildren: Logan & Natalia Topinka
Siblings: Rick (Janet) Klotzbuecher, Gale Hoffmann, Dona Neely, Beth Klotzbuecher, Scot (Sue) Klotzbuecher, Jill (Russ) Hepp, & Jodi Klotzbuecher
Many other relatives and friends

Bret was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers-in-law, Don Hoffmann & Jerry Neely.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 - 7 PM on Tuesday May, 26, 2026 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, North Location (53 N. Main St. Clintonville, WI 54929). 

There will also be a celebration of life from 1 - 4 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Memory Lanes Bar & Grill, Clintonville (250 Cty Rd I Clintonville, WI 54929) in the event room. Snacks and refreshments will be available. 

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.