Bret Walter Hardenbrook

Bret Walter Hardenbrook was born to Burton and Ernestine Hardenbrook on August 9, 1941, in Holly, New York. He died peacefully at home in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 30, 2021. Bret graduated from high school in Kendall, New York, and received degrees from the United State Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island, New York, and the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He worked many years at Energen Corporation in Birmingham, Alabama, and later worked as a Psychotherapist with Alabama Psychiatric Services and the University of Alabama Hospital.

Bret is survived by Linda, his wife of 35 years, and his sister, Kathy Scroger. Children include Kent Hardenbrook (Jennifer), Gina Yancey (Richard) and Ellan Deinlein. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Emily Hardenbrook, Samuel Hardenbrook, Anna Yancey, Alan Yancey, Adam Yancey, Gabe Deinlein and Sophie Deinlein. Bret delighted in get-togethers with family and friends, cooking, reading, and traveling. His sense of humor and kindness will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local library.