Bret was born on Sept. 22, 1976 in Olean to Daniel and LouAnn (Klein) Lounsberry. He attended Wellsville Central School and in 1997 graduated from Andover Central School. He worked in sales, selling groceries for Papa’s Food Truck in Buffalo.
Bret is survived by his father and step-mom, Daniel and Terry Lounsberry of Scio; his daughter, Kyra Lounsberry of Seneca Falls; his sons, Bret A. Lounsberry, Jr. of Bolivar and Blake Lounsberry and Blake’s mother, Alana Pilarz, both of Cheektowaga; his brother, Tom Vroman of Wellsville, his half-brother, Chris (Paige) Lounsberry of Scio; stepsisters, Michelle Gonska of Kane, Pa., Melinda Williams of Corfu, and
Melissa Weart of Derrick City, Pa., and his grandson, Elliot Smith of Seneca Falls.
Bret was preceded in death by his mother, LouAnn.
Bret struggled through life, dealing with the ups and downs as they came. As a result of these struggles he began a Facebook page, “Recovery Bad Boy 101” where he spoke to addicts words of encouragement to help them through their own struggles. He was actively involved in several recovery support groups.
Bret was an avid Buffalo Bills fan. He also pursued fitness as a hobby which included weight lifting, boxing and MMA fighting. He loved music and had varied taste, enjoying Country, R&B, and Rock. He thoroughly enjoyed such artists as 50 Cent, Eminem, Justin Bieber, and Blake Shelton--after whom he named his son.
Bret was a man who put others ahead of himself. He threw himself into his work and had a good sense of humor.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday (Nov. 23) from 2-4 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home, 3256 Riverside Drive in Wellsville. The memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with Pastor Robin George of Brookside Wesleyan Church officiating. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Bret’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
