Bruce Retter

Bruce Retter obituary, West Reading, PA

Bruce Retter

Bruce Retter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kuhn Funeral Home - West Reading on Apr. 24, 2025.

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Bruce K. Retter, 90, passed away on April 22, 2025 at Spruce Manor. He was the beloved husband of Antoinette (Amatucci) Retter. They married on July 15, 1978, and shared 46 years of love and wonderful memories.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of the late Lysle and Lucille (Rothfuss). He graduated Bucthel High School in Akron, OH, and attended from Miami of Ohio in Oxford, OH. He worked at Yuasa Battery, Inc. as a sales manager and later as Vice President. He retired March 1999.
Bruce loved his family, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing golf. Bruce also loved to travel, and enjoyed his time living in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Also, we moved to Aiken, SC 2006. We absolutely loved Aiken. After 14 yrs, in Aiken it was time to move back home to Reading.
In addition to the love of his life, Antoinette, he is survived by his children: Michael Retter, Karen Townsley (Bill), Nancy McLennand (Rich) and Timothy Retter; his grandchildren Michael Retter, Jr., Matthew Retter, Will Townsley (Kelly), Weston, Allison, and Megan Townsley; as well as his great grandchildren, Quinn and Onyx. He was predeceased by his sister, Virginia "Ginny" Kung
We want to thank the staff at Spruce Manor 1 st. floor east for the wonderful care they gave Bruce.
A Celebration of Bruce's life will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12 p.m. at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Burial will be private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce's honor to the American Heart Association at
https://www.heart.org/.
Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve Bruce's family. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhome.com

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Mike Schreppel

May 19, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bruce´s passing. Many fond memories of him back in the old Battery Associates days at the convention´s. Sad to have lost touch with him after attending his retirement party. Sincere condolences from all of us at Yorkville Battery

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April 25, 2025

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