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Robert Kretchmer Obituary
Rochester: Sunday, October 5, 2008. Age 80. Predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Mary E.; son, Wayne "Dutch"; brothers, William "Bill" & George "Butch. Survived by children, Jim (Sue), Char (John) Hill, William (Sharon), John "Dragon", Edward (Karen), Robert (Donna), Susan Kretchmer; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille (Jack) Barber, Betty (Eugene) Reisinger; several nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to his Memorial Service, Fri. 11 AM at the Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home, 2771 Chili Ave. Interment, Grove Place Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Lung Association, 1595 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620.
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Brian Briskie
October 15, 2008
Bill, Bob, Johnny and Susie.
I was saddened to hear of your loss. I just lost my own dad a few months ago, and it leaves a hole that probably can't be filled in. Lean on each other and be glad he's back together with your mother.
Again, all my condolenses.
mary tisdale
October 9, 2008
Mr Kretchmer was a very sweet man we had a lot of interesting conversations..he will truley be missed I'm glad I had an oppertunity to know him M.Tisdale c.n.a. (The Shore Winds) God bless your family.
nancy Dougherty
October 9, 2008
Bill, John, Ed, bob & Sue. We are so sorry to hear about your dad. No more suffering. He's with your mom now. Again, we are sorry for your loss.
Nancy[McNeely]
Jack Wise
danielle kretchmer
October 8, 2008
grandpa you will be missed greatly. you were and are a great man i love you soo much. you are with grandma now and you to can be happy forever.xoxox
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