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Michael Rettig Ph.D.

Riverside, California

1941 - 2019

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MICHAEL FRANCIS RETTIG, PH.D. Michael Francis Rettig, Ph.D., born on August 22, 1941 in Logansport, Indiana, lost his battle with cancer at age 77 on October 17, 2018 in Riverside, California. Mike is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Rettig, his son, John Rettig, and grandson, Kendall...

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So very sorry to hear that we have lost Mike. I was at Illinois with him during my PhD years there and we shared a rental house during one year. I fully agree with the comments in his obituary -- this was a really unselfish human being, a great companion in fair weather and foul, and an insightful thinker. Nothing but great memories of Illinois days, and Mike was right there in the years that zipped by so fast.

Having been in grad school at UCR from '74 - '78, I have fond memories of Dr. Rettig. He had a good sense of humor and was held in high regard by the grad students and faculty.

Harry Faulkner

Mike's group in the early 80's... John Woolcock, Tracy Weed, Miguel Parra-Hake, Jimmie Williams, Laura Wright, and of course, Mike Rettig..

Mike's love of science and the potential of children were equally matched.