Dennis E. Bretzlaff, 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Waldron Heath Care.
Born December 20, 1957 in Indianapolis, he was the son of John Bretzlaff and Catherine (Higgens) Bretzlaff.
Survivors include 2 daughters- April Steenbarger (Jason) and Tonia Miller, both of Shelbyville; 3 sons- David Bretzlaff (Heather), Dennis Bretzlaff (Yvonne), and Chad Bretzlaff (Jinny), all of Indianapolis; a brother Donnie Bretzlaff; sisters Helan Kossman, Susan Thomas (Allen), Lynn Ramsey (Michael), all of Indianapolis; and a cousin Nannette Fitzgerald of Lebanon, Indiana; 14 grandchildren- Jay, Paige, Ryan, Kieley, Nevaeh, Jayden, Kinnidy, Rianna, Kai, Jamison, Adrienne, Austin, Chad, Paul; and 2 great grandchildren- Emmett and Enzley. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Brenda Bretzlaff.
Mr. Bretzlaff had lived in this area for 17 years. He had been a self employed auto mechanic for many years. Dennis enjoyed classic cars. He had a big heart and was always willing to help others.
No funeral services will be observed.
