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Violet Rettig Obituary

Violet M. (Retcher) Rettig

Violet Marie (Retcher) Rettig, formerly of Holgate, Ohio, currently of Leesburg, Florida, passed on to her Heavenly home June 25, 2024.

Violet was born on Nov. 20, 1929, to parents Herman and May (Harmen) Retcher. She married Lee Rettig on Feb. 15, 1948. Lee preceded her in death on May 20, 2007.

Violet was blessed with three children, a daughter Becky that prematurely passed as an infant, Michael (Brenda), and Douglas (Ladelle). She is survived by her sons, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

In respect to Violet's wishes, there will not be any services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Signal on Jun. 29, 2024.

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Angela Hogrefe

July 1, 2024

Thinking of you & your family at this time

Mary (Elliott) Young

July 1, 2024

Doug, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God keep you and bless you throughout the grief and loss of your loved one.

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