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Oliver Fretter Obituary

FRETTER, OLIVER L. “Ollie”; June 29, 2014; age 91. Founder, Owner and President of Fretter Appliance. “I’ll give you five pounds of coffee if I can’t beat your best deal”. Beloved husband of Elma M. for 65 years; dear father of Laura Fretter and Howard Fretter (Dawn); loving grandfather of Alexandra, Andrew and Catherine. His family appreciates the loving care of Beaumont Hospice. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (between 13-14 Mile), 248-549-0500. Family will receive friends Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. Memorial tributes to the Beaumont Foundation. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

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Published by Daily Tribune from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2014.

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George Stewart

July 21, 2014

Although I never met Mr. Fretter I was a customer and fan of his commercials. Always a fair and honest dealer.

July 6, 2014

Dear Fretter Family,
I am a former babysitter of Laura and Howard and a Whitcomb neighbor in Detroit many years ago. My home was the 4th house north of your home. The children were very young then. In fact, Howard was not a year old yet. Laura had beautiful red hair as I recall. They were delightful children. Mr.and Mrs. Fretter were very kind and generous. I have fond memories of the entire family.
I extend to you my heartfelt condolences. May Mr. Fretter rest in peace in God's gentle embrace.
Peace to you also.
My warmest regards,
Kathy (Warzynski)Curry
Tawas City, MI

July 2, 2014

Because of Mr.Fretter, both my father and myself were able to raise families of six....and were able to work for a man that never acted like the "boss" God bless you and your family Ollie....Best wishes to Elma,Laura, and to Howard and Dawn and their children. You had a geat grandpa....but then you already knew that!

Bill Herrick

Brian Lee

July 2, 2014

I never met Mr. Fretter, but I grew up watching his commercials. Thank you for the memories.

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