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Robert Retzlaff Obituary
Robert E. Retzlaff, 74, of Fond du Lac, formerly of Lomira, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at All About Life Rehabilitation Center in Fond du Lac.
He was born on June 13, 1938, in the town of Herman, the son of the late Edmund and Augusta (Maske) Retzlaff, and on July 6, 1963, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Lau at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lomira.
Robert served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Robert was a member of the Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Post 347 Lomira, the Winnebago Lutheran Academy Executive Board and Plenary Board, Faith Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac and a former member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lomira where he was active on church committees and served on the school board.
Those Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years, Bonnie; two daughters, Natalie (Greg) Kurczewksi of Vienna, Virginia and Shana (Scott) Beyersdorf of Milwaukee; two brothers, Edward (Martha) Retzlaff of Ocononowoc and Melvin Retzlaff of Mayville; two sisters, Bernice (Virgil) Metke and Marian Zuehlke both of Mayville; two brothers-in-law, Peter Beistle of West Bend and Raymond Voight of Mayville; four sisters-in-law, Margaret Meyer of Mayville, Adeline Retzlaff of Fond du Lac, Marcene Rooney of San Diego, California and Rae Nell (Ray) Halbur of Fond du Lac, six step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by five brothers, Milton, Aaron (Gertrude), Vernon, Arnold (Mabel) and Marvin Retzlaff and three sisters, Erna (Myron) Ehlers, Eleanor Voight and Marlene Beistle.
Funeral services for Robert will be held at noon on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Faith Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac with Rev. Michael Weigand officiating. Burial, with military honor rites by members of Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Post 347 Lomira, will be in St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery in Lomira.
The Retzlaff family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated.
The Kietzer-Miller Funeral Home in Lomira has been entrusted with Robert's arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.millermartinfh.com.
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Nancy Gardner
May 17, 2013
Sorry for your loss Bonnie, he is now at peace,
May 17, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss, prayers to you and your family
Marcy Rooney
May 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy is extended to me sister, Bonnie and her daughters, Natalie & Shana and their families. My heart goes out to all of you.
Doug & Joei Zimmerman
May 13, 2013
Bonnie and girls,
Our very deepest sympathy for your loss. We were out of town last weekend or we would have paid our respects and Doug would have been part of the military honors.
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Bill Unferth
May 13, 2013
Sorry to here of your loss.
Bonnie Strelow
May 12, 2013
Bonnie and family...you have my deepest sympathy at the passing of Bob. I will miss him coming in to Walgreens with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of grief.
Jim Vollmer
May 12, 2013
Deepest sympathy to Bonnie and the entire family.
Barbra ,Randy and Peter
May 10, 2013
So sorry about your loss- pain is over now & Bobby is God's garden with mom.
May 10, 2013
Bonnie, sincerest condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Gleno Straw, Mira Loma, CA
Ron and Dianne Wendler
May 10, 2013
Bonnie, our sympathy is with you and your family. He's in eternal glory and our loving Lord will continue to watch over you.
Rudy & Agnes Jaeger
May 10, 2013
Our sympathy on the loss of Bob. May God Bless and Keep Him, as you will keep him in your hearts forever.
Sue Giese (Billings)
May 10, 2013
Bonnie, sorry for your loss of your loved one. May he rest in peace. You take care of yourself.
Geraldine James
May 9, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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