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Robert Dretzka Obituary
Oak Creek - Joined his parents and siblings in Heaven on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at age 87. Loving husband of Marlene Dretzka (nee Gielow). Cherished dad of Kevin (Silvia) Dretzka, Laurie (Joel) Ihde, Julie (Ron) Robinson, and Jean (Bill) Myers. Beloved Papa of Emily, Lukas, Zachary (Kate) Ihde, Austin, Noah, Wesley (Caitlin) Robinson, Jillian, Rachael, and Trevor. Dear great-grandpa of Francis, Genevieve, Clare, Faustina, Lucia, Sebastian, and Veronica. He will be greatly missed for his humor and stories by many family and friends. Bob loved building and designing cars in his spare time. He had an engineering mindset with how he approached life. He was always up for the challenge. A visitation will be held on Thursday May 13, 2021 from 9:30AM until 11AM at Divine Mercy Parish (800 Marquette Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172). A Mass starts at 11AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
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Don Frederick
May 27, 2021
Marlene, Kevin, Laurie, Julie and Jean:
My brothers and I are so sorry to hear that Bob has passed. He was truly a kind and caring man. As we have had to learn, keep the memories of the great times with him close to you. Use those memories to help get through this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff and Pam Olson
May 13, 2021
Kevin, Marlene and family, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Fascinating guy who could do just about anything with an engine. He'll be remembered fondly and the memories of your lives with him will keep him close.
Richard Dretzka
May 12, 2021
Wish I´d met you.
I´m part of the Dretzka family that moved to Oregon from Milwaukee Wisc. during WW 2.
Craig Rambo
May 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your entire family.
I new Bob from his midget racing side and he taught me about all l know about fuel injection and was always ready to advise me when l had problems. I spent a lot of time at the shop by the airport. As l was able to know Bob l learned of his many projects he completed. He was a true craftsman in all he approached. I will miss our shop visits. RIP Bob
Ron & Cherie Tanghe
May 9, 2021
We will miss Bob's expertise and humor. We had fun puzzling with him over the years. He will be greatly missed in Ani and Corkscrew. He was a Triple Crown Pool winner one year for Ani!!!!!
Jim and Carol Dillenburg
May 9, 2021
Always liked Bob and Marlene. Bob taught me how to do the chainsaw sharpening for WPA. We would occasionally stop with Buddy and Apple to chat with him and Marlene. May he rest in peace with our Lord.
Mark & Janet Eastman
May 9, 2021
Bob was the first person we met in Ani Circle. We knew it would be a welcoming winter home for us! Bob was a wealth of wisdom & humor! He will be sadly missed in our circle & our clubhouse will miss his care & attention!! Hugs to the Dretzka family from us.
Kathy Gregory (Miech)
May 9, 2021
Our condolences to the entire Dretzka family for the loss of your husband & father from your old neighbor across the street. Always remember Mr. Dretzka working in the garage on cars.
Ron and Dianna Gardner
May 7, 2021
Our hearts go out to Marlene and the family. Bob was a good friend who was always there to lend a hand where needed. He helped us fix things on our 5th wheel and to this day when we do something, I would ask Ron what would Bob say, because Bob wanted things done right. He will be missed in Ani Circle by all who knew and loved him.
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