Donald A. Rett

Donald Albert Rett (87) known to most as "Don" passed away January 23, 2025, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born in Newark, New Jersey June 10, 1937, to parents Fred John Rett and Dorothy Kreiner.
Don graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1955, served in the US Army Reserves, and earned both his BBA then a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami Law School in 1973. Don moved to Tallahassee in 1975 to take a position with the Division of Securities, becoming the director through 1978. He subsequently moved into private practice for 40+ years.
All that knew Don will remember him for his love of Jimmy Buffett music, FSU sports, and St. George Island. He enjoyed playing softball and touch football until his knees and collarbone relented.
Don attended Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Tallahassee and was a member of The Florida Bar.
Survivors include his wife of over 30 years, Marilyn Zawada Rett; children Donald Anthoney Rett (Laura); Jennifer T. Rett; Jonathan M. Rett (Colleen); Juliana Johnson; Bradley Yeomans; and Meredith Yeomans (Jesse Natividad); grandchildren Macklin Rett; Thelen Rett; Margaret Jane Rett; Keegan Rett; Sebastian Rett; Elena Rett; Vivian Natividad; Julian Natividad; and friends whom he loved dearly.
A memorial service will be held at Bevis Funeral Home on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00am. A celebration will follow at the family residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leon County Humane Society.
Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.