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Robert Rettig Obituary
LIMA -- Robert Earl Rettig, 89, passed away on July 15, 2025, at The Springs of Lima.
Robert was born on July 5, 1936, in Lima, Ohio to Edward and Cathryn (Erford) Rettig. On June 23, 1956, he married Margaret (Cira) Rettig who survives in Lima.
Robert was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. He was also retired from Ford Motor Company.
He is survived by his wife Margaret; children, Edward (Lisa) Rettig, Marcia (Robert) Greve, and Robert (Patricia) Rettig; grandchildren, Jennifer Reitz, Robert Rettig, Rachel Lanciaux, Robyn Walsworth, and Ryan Rettig; and 8 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Lavada Rettig; and a brother, Richard (Betty) Rettig.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Lima, Ohio. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Father Kent Kaufman will Officiate. Entombment will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Catholic Church or LCC.
Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Kevin and Jessica Rice
July 18, 2025
So sorry for the family for your loss god bless you all The Rice family
Amy
July 18, 2025
Thinking of the support the family showed for Mr Rettig, loving family who wanted only the best for this special man! My condolences to all.
Thank you for the opportunity to get to know this family.
Jeff & Anna Bruns
July 17, 2025
Thoughts & prayers to the entire Rettig family during these difficult days.
May he be in everlasting peace with the Father for eternity.
Tom Huber
July 17, 2025
Ed, Rob and extended family,
Please accept for condolences in the recent passing of your beloved father. May you find comfort in fond memories. Rest in eternal peace, Mr. Rettig.
Kim Newland
July 16, 2025
Rob, Ed and families. So sorry for your loss.
Doug and Patsy Spring
July 16, 2025
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your Dad. May your memories be a blessing and comfort to all of you.
John Pellegrini
July 16, 2025
I´m sorry to hear about your dad passing my prayers are with you and your family.
Tom McNamara
July 16, 2025
To Ed and the entire Rettig family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Monica Ohns Kirkpatrick
July 16, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. He was my friend´s dad and I remember as a kid, he always called me monocle. As my name is Monica. Prayers to Marge, Ed, Marcia, Rob and their families, for the peace of God to hold them and comfort to support them now and always.
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