Noble Bretzman
1909–1986 (age 77)
Biography
Noble Bretzman, born in 1909, believed that integrity and a steady work ethic were the foundation of a good life, and he witnessed the nation shift through great upheavals while remaining devoted to doing what was right. He offered counsel to younger village leaders, reminding them that humility and perseverance would steer them through economic and social storms.
His passing in 1986 left a calm hush at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, yet the folks who sought his advice continue to carry forward the generous spirit he embodied.