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Henrietta Tretler Obituary



TRETLER HENRIETTA E. TRETLER "Granny" On Tuesday, August 18, 2009 of Suitland, MD. Beloved wife of the late Charles U. Tretler, Sr.; mother of Jane E. Charters, Charles U. "Bucky" Tretler, Jr. (Deborah) and Robert "Bobby" Tretler (Jean); sister of John Layman Lucas. Also survived by five grandchildren, Jessica, Andy, Jon, C J and Juliet; one great-granddaughter, Kaitlin Olivia; other loving family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at St. Philip the Apostle Church, 5416 Henderson Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 on Monday, August 24 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip the Apostle Church and or School. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 21, 2009.

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Wayne Fourman

August 24, 2009

May your precious memories of one who was so special - be of great comfort to you all in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Wayne & Carol Fourman

August 22, 2009

I am thinking of Mrs. Tretler's family as I read this. She was always a fixture in at St. Phillips. I know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly,
Theresa Bresnahan Reveley

Michele Uhler

August 22, 2009

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that "Granny" is at peace.

Love,
Jim, Michele, JT and Zach
The Uhlers

August 22, 2009

Dear Jane and Family,
My sincerest condolences.
I will keep you and your Mother in my prayers.
Joe C.

J Watts

August 22, 2009

Thinking of Henrietta's family and friends - the world will be a little less bright without her smiling face.

love,
Jim & Jan

Sharon Musser

August 21, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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