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Age 93- passed away peacefully in his sleep at Vista Pointe Assisted Living in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin on July 30, 2025. He is survived by sons Drew and Ross and numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his wife Barbara (Kahn) Retzer, siblings Robert Retzer, Dorothy Wedemeyer, and Evelyn Morris and many other friends and relatives.
Richard was born March 6,1932 to Henry and Mabel Retzer. He served in the Army in The Korean War. As a Milwaukee Police Sergeant he served loyally for decades. His dedication to Sherman Park Lutheran Church, including many Board memberships was appreciated. His life was service, to his family, church, city, and country. He will be dearly missed. Special thanks to the staff at Vista Pointe for their kind care.
A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, August 13 from 12-2 PM at Schramka Funeral Home,13220 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
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Christine Retzer
August 6, 2025
My deepest condolences to Drew and Ross. Your dad, my uncle, was a favorite of mine even if he did lock me up in handcuffs.
A bit of prankster but so nice and fun to be with.
He was a man who prayed and one lasting memory for me was when he was getting a MRI and while in there repeated Psalm 23.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Now he is with the Lord and all those who went before.
May the Lord comfort your hearts and draw you close.
Christine Retzer
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Schramka Funeral Home
13220 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005
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