RICHARD TRETINA

Richard Tretina formerly of Glen Ellyn Richard Tretina, 75, of Wisconsin Dells, Wis., was born Jan. 10, 1937, in Chicago. He died May 20, 2012, in Wisconsin Dells. In loving memory of a man who loved life, living it to the fullest. He was a devoted husband, a caring father and a fun loving person whom everyone wanted to be his friend. He found his niche in service to his family, job and populace. Richard served in the Marines; he helped build now famous buildings in the Local 597 having leadership as general foreman; and he served proudly as an auxiliary police officer in Glen Ellyn, overwhelmingly elected as captain for a record three terms. All that and he still made sure his family was most important and that he remained humble. He truly was a giver, rarely a taker. May the world give back with just a few moments of time by visiting his memorial, whether or not you knew him. He truly was a great man. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Tretina (nee Karwas); and loving children, Dorothy Tretina, Elizabeth (Keith) Lenard, Angela (Michael) Loda, Robert Tretina and Carolyn Tretina. He was the cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of two. Memorial visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. with a memorial service at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at the Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Private inurnment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Hillside. For funeral information, call 630-469-0032.