Bret L Thye Obituary (1959

Bret L Thye, age 63 of Sargent, Texas passed away at 9:22 a.m. Monday, November 14, 2022, at Colonial Nursing and Rehab Center in Bay City, Texas. He was born July 18, 1959, to Jerald Thye and Gwenyth (Steingraber) Morrison. Bret was born in Burlington, Iowa. This is where he spent much of his childhood as well as in Bettendorf, IA and Oquawka, IL. In 1978, Bret received his diploma from Union High School, Biggsville, IL. He then moved to Texas, where he held several positions as a Technical Engineering Consultant servicing the gas and oil industry. His career allowed him to travel many places in and out of the United States. Later, he owned and operated a Hot Shot Business in the Houston area. Upon retirement Bret returned to his long-time property and love, Sargent, Texas. Bret enjoyed life. He loved to fish - making many friends and influencing the youth in his life though fishing. He loved to laugh. His stories were a constant reminder of how vivacious, brilliant, and talented he was. Bret was one of a kind. Survivors include his stepfather, Tom Morrison of Sebring, FL; Three brothers, Bradley Thye of Madison, TN., Jerald (Leslie) Thye of Guymon, OK., James Thye of Oquawka, IL; one sister Angela (Lyman Dean) Millizer of Avon, IL; two stepbrothers John Morrison of Burlington, IA and Rod (Shirley) Morrison of Cameron, MO.; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Cremation has been accorded for Bret. There has been an intimate gathering at Sargent Beach and, in early summer 2023, a Celebration of Life in Oquawka, IL. Memorials can be made to Friends of Henderson County Wildlife, 814 Township Road 1500 North, Gladstone, IL 61437-5204