Bret McCullough

Bret McCullough, age 63 of Mentor, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at UH Seidman Cancer Center, Cleveland, with his family by his side. He was born December 28, 1959 in Ashtabula. Mr. McCullough worked as a Domain Architect at Progressive Insurance. Bret was an avid golfer that enjoyed golfing with “The Boys” and their yearly golf trips. He loved a good bourbon with a cigar. He loved to grill and use his smoker. He was famous for his steaks, ribs, and prime rib. He also loved sitting on his lanai at our condo in Cape Coral, Florida, while enjoying a nightcap and listening to Jimmy Buffett. But most importantly, he loved spending time with his family whether that be hanging out with “his girls” and grandson, Jayce, or cooking out with his brothers and family friends. He was the greatest man and will be missed by many. Survivors include his wife of 28 years: Karla (Miller) McCullough; daughters: Breonna and Leah McCullough; grandson: Jayce; mother: Barbara Dodge; father: Lawrence “Larry” McCullough and siblings: Bart (Karen) McCullough, Tamara “Tammy” (Michael) Peri, Kevin McCullough, Gregory “Mac” (Kari) McCullough, and Mark McCullough; nieces and nephews: Jake McCullough, Jennifer Gedeon, Sara (Billy) Ledger, Alexander “Alex” (Brian Baruth) Peri, Brock (Hannah) McCullough, Bionca McCullough, Michael Britton, Mike (Mallory Graham) Miller, and Andy Miller; Mother-in-Law: Earlene Miller; Father-in-Law: Karl Miller; and Brother-in-Law: Steve (Barbara) Miller. Preceding Bret in death are his brother: Troy Lynn McCullough, stepmother: Barbara McCullough, grandfather: Virgil (Alice) McCullough and grandmother: Helen (Roy) Stinchchomb. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor, OH, 44060. The family will receive friends at a luncheon immediately following the mass in the Fr. Kline Center on the grounds of St. John Vianney Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in memory of Bret McCullough to UH Seidman Cancer Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106. Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Bret McCullough

December 28, 1959 - December 24, 2023