It is with deep sadness we announce the passing away of Fred Rettger at the age of 78 with his wife and children by his side.

Dad grew up and lived his whole life in the Davidson area on the family farm west of town and the past 11 years in Davidson. Dad was a farmer through and through.

His sole purpose and meaning in life, was his family and friends. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He was always lending a helping hand to anyone that needed it. Whether it was building something or helping his cousins with harvest.

Dad enjoyed the peacefulness of fishing, gardening and was excellent at carpentry. He was the hardest working man we knew. Dad was a man of few words, soft spoken and gentle. All who knew him, respected him and admired his inner spirit.

Fred and Gerry (Schick) were married in May 1967 and lived on the family farm where they raised their 4 children; Bonnie (Mike Kalynowski), Vickie (Tim Holder), Julie-Ann (Mark Lavigne), Timothy (Lynette Stubson). Fred and Gerry have 8 grandchildren (Logan, Jorden, Brandon, Nolan, Skylar, Summer, Aden, Matthew) and have 2 great grandchildren (Emmett and Hadley). Fred also has a large extended family that love him dearly.

Fred is predeceased by his parents Andrew and Sarah Rettger and brother George Rettger.

Survived by his sister Margorie Dean.

Even though retired, dad’s love for farming kept him in the fields with his life long friend Don Riecken and cousin Kim Rettger.

Dad was a gentle, kind soul with strong faith in the Holy Spirit. His family will miss him but we have peace knowing he is looking down on us daily, forever watching over us.

God Bless you dad, rest in peace.

Private family gathering at grave side will be held at a later date.