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Gerald P. Rettger, age 70, of North
East, died on Sunday July 31, 2011 at Pleasant Ridge Manor East. He
was born on February 19, 1941 in Erie, Pa. to the late Joseph H. and
Audrey Klakamp Rettger. Gerald graduated Academy High School and
operated a surveying business in North East for several years. Gerald will be sadly missed by his wife of 42 years Marilyn Sontag Rettger whom he married May 10, 1969; daughters, Sharon Zuccolotto (Andrew) of North East and Gail Meeker (Michael) of Sanger, Texas; a son, Paul Rettger (Cristal) of Monessen, Pa.; a brother, Tom Rettger (Terry) of Union City; sisters, Judith Spaeder (Gerald) of Erie, Diane Rettger of Newton, Mass., Rev. Jane Renwick of Garland, Pa., Mary Kula (Robert) of Waterford, Rev. Barbara English (Richard) of Girard, Janet Kovacs (John) of Erie; grandchildren, Craig, Erica and Kevin Zuccolotto, Alton and Austin Meeker and Koa Rettger; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gerald is laid to rest at St. Gregory Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to Alzheimer's Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, 1128 State Street #301, Erie, PA 16501-1920. |
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| Found this song was number one the day that Marilyn and Gerald were married. I feel its appropriate for here. Don't Let Me Down | |||
| My prayers go out to his family. As they prepare
for his funeral and saying their goodbyes, I prepare a place for
Gerry here at Life Ever After. Maggie Harrison |
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| August 05, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I was lucky to have known him - it was always good to see him when he'd come into the shop, always smiling! He will be deeply missed by all. PRINTS & MORE by Holly, Holly Schaaf |
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| August 04, 2011 Rettger Family, I am sorry to read about Gerry's passing. I remember when he was the driver for our many field trips. I always enjoyed our conversations about the kids, school, and 'stuff'. Gerry enjoyed being part of the fun with the kids! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Deby Wright, North East, Pennsylvania |
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| August 03, 2011 Dear Marilyn and Family, I just heard the sad news from the ladies at the "Y" swim class. I am so sorry for your loss. May Gerald RIP. Patty Tomczak, Union City, Pennsylvania |
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| August 03, 2011 Marilyn and family, I am so sorry hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Jeanne Moss, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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| August 03, 2011 Marilyn and family- We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Gerry was a wonderful person and we will miss seeing him at St. Greg's. You and your entire family are in our prayers! Tim, Maricarol & Frances Schoenfeldt North East, Pennsylvania |
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| August 03, 2011
Tom,
Shirley Parker and I want to express our sympathy to you and your families. Bev Ferrick, McKean PA |
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| August 02, 2011 Marilyn, Sharon, Gail, Paul and all of your family, We send love to you today and want you to know that Gerry left a great legacy in this community because he made children laugh. The N. E. Community Fair will always be grateful for his spirit of fun and his great volunteerism. We will miss him. Jane and Rodney Blystone |
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August 02, 2011
Judy, I'm so sorry to see that 'Pete' is gone too soon. From the obit, it looks as if this is the first of your remarkable family to pass on. Love to you and all the sisters and brother Tom. Linda Owens Boston, MA |
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| August 02, 2011 Marilyn and family- You're in our prayers. Jean and Jeff Vickey |
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| August 02, 2011 Sharon and family, Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today. Let us know if we can do anything. Darla & Gerry Harris, North East, Pa |
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| August 02, 2011 May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sue Hassett, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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| August 02, 2011 Gail my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. God bless. Melanie Crowther, Grove City, Ohio |
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| August 02, 2011 In sympathy for your loss. Many memories of happier moments bring smiles. Academy HS alum Irene Stankiewicz Matz, Cypress, California |
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| August 02, 2011 Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you throughout this difficult time Toni Barbich, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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| August 02, 2011 My sympathy to the family, we were Academy classmates. He was full of fun in homeroom. Mike Reigel, Concord, North Carolina |
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| Marilyn We are so sorry to hear about your loss - he was such a cheerful person - I don't remember a time that he did not have a smile on his face. Our prayer and thoughts are with you and your family - God Bless You Sue Papesch and Joe Allessie Sue Papesch, North East, Pennsylvania |
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August 02, 2011 You’re in our thoughts and prayers, may memories bring you peace. Brian and Deanna Coburn, North East, Pennsylvania |
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| August 02, 2011 my condolence in your time of loss. eric barnum, perry, Georgia |
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