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James Rettke Obituary

Rettke, James
82, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away October 14, 2011. He was born in Downs, IL and is survived by his sons James Albert, II and Monte (Stephanie) Rettke; grandchildren James Albert, III (Amie), Trevor, Leeanna (Chris), Travis, Arielle and Ava; great grandchildren Aieden, Luke, Annabelle, Ashlyn and Jackson and caregiver Susan Koch.
Services were held 1:00PM Monday, October 17, 2011 at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006.-

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 18, 2011.

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Frank McGowan

October 19, 2011

My symphony to the Rettke family I did not know James, but i believe he was my cousin.
(His mother Ann was my dads older sister).

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