David Rettler

RETTLER, DAVID R.
Seymour

David R. Rettler, age 58, of Seymour, passed away Tuesday night, August 25, 2009 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. He was born September 18, 1950 to the late Jerome and Marcella (Stephani) Rettler.

Dave was a graduate of Seymour High School and Navy Vietnam Veteran. For 27 years he owned and operated Dave's Tavern in Black Creek. He was a Black Creek American Legion and VFW member. He was also a member of the Wisconsin Tavern League. Dave was an avid Packer and Badger fan, enjoyed riding his bike and especially time spent with his grandchildren at the camper.

Survivors include his special friend Kris Kimball; his children, Denae Rettler, and her children, Kyle and Josh; Geri Lynn Rettler (special friend Jody Vanevenhoven); sisters and brothers: Dorothy (Bill) Paltzer, Black Creek; Daniel (Sheri) Rettler, Black Creek; Duane (Joyce) Rettler, Black Creek; Gloria Krueger, Black Creek; Steven (Nancy) Rettler, Black Creek; Richard (JoAnn) Rettler, Menasha; sister-in-law Cathy Rettler, Black Creek; friend Carol Rettler; and his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: brother Jim, infant brother Joseph and a nephew Scott Rettler.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 4 PM until 8 PM with a prayer service at 7:30 PM. Visitation will continue at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 10 AM until Mass if Christian burial at 11 AM with Father Bob Kabat officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com .

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.

A special thank you to the staffs' of Good Shepherd, Pine Manor Embarrass and Heartland Hospice.