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Joseph Rettinger Obituary

Joseph Samuel Rettinger, 69 passed away on April 29, 2003. Joe was born on May 26, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN to Joseph and Cecelia Rettinger. He moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1959. He is survived by his son, Daniel Rettinger; his daughters: (Judy) Meggin Sandell and Linda Pullen; two sisters and two brothers: Mary Fasth, Alice Pike, George Rettinger and Paul Rettinger; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Military Service: U.S. Navy. Joe was a member of the Circus Fans Association; Associate Member of the Highway Patrol; an avid Circus historian/collector specializing in the Wild West and early Circus'; he was also a pilot and aviation enthusiast. Joe lived a life of generosity and service to others. Visitation will be Monday, May 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Both will be held at Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ. Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 4, 2003.

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Sam Rettinger

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Todd Barnes

May 4, 2003

Joe was a giving person and was easy to like. He was very knowledgable yet had a great sense of humor. He entertained our group with a dog show, with good witted discussion, and enjoyed handing out many of his famous grilling kits (we all need to add that garlic to life and to food!). Joe attended the last A1 Beer Collectors trade session at Picacho Peak 4/6/03 and took care of the cooking and preparation of the brauts and dogs and brought bags of chips from his friends at Poore Brothers. I feel fortunate to have known Joe and glad to have spent some time with him. He is greatly missed by myself and our club. Gone but never forgotten.

Dennis Baker

May 4, 2003

Joe was, without a doubt, one of the most giving people I have ever met in my life. If ever you needed something, Joe would go out of his way to provide. He loved cooking and he shared his talents by preparing many meals for all of us at Springs Electric often.

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