Emma A. Rettinger, age 100, of Oshkosh, died Monday October 8, 2012 at Bethel Home. She was born on February 13, 1912 in Oshkosh the daughter of Henry and Katherine Hergert Felker. On October 23, 1948 she married George Rettinger in Portland Oregon. He preceded her in death in 1980.
She was a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of Zion Lutheran Church, loved playing cards, and going on bus trips. Starting in 1967 she lived in Germany for 15 years before returning to Wisconsin after the death of her husband. While in Germany she enjoyed traveling extensively throughout Europe.
She is survived by nephews Marland(Patricia) Felker of Oshkosh, Rev. Lester(Gloria) Felker of Aurora, CO., niece Janie Jasin of Victoria, MN., other nieces, nephews, and two sisters-in-law Lucille Felker and Nina Felker.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Harry, Henry, Harvey, Clarence, John, George, and Walter.
A memorial service for Emma will be held on Saturday October 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Home Chapel with Rev. Lester Felker officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be performed at the conclusion of the service at Bethel Home. Inurnment will be at Lake View Memorial Park
She was a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of Zion Lutheran Church, loved playing cards, and going on bus trips. Starting in 1967 she lived in Germany for 15 years before returning to Wisconsin after the death of her husband. While in Germany she enjoyed traveling extensively throughout Europe.
She is survived by nephews Marland(Patricia) Felker of Oshkosh, Rev. Lester(Gloria) Felker of Aurora, CO., niece Janie Jasin of Victoria, MN., other nieces, nephews, and two sisters-in-law Lucille Felker and Nina Felker.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Harry, Henry, Harvey, Clarence, John, George, and Walter.
A memorial service for Emma will be held on Saturday October 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Home Chapel with Rev. Lester Felker officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be performed at the conclusion of the service at Bethel Home. Inurnment will be at Lake View Memorial Park
Emma A. Rettinger, age 100, of Oshkosh, died Monday October 8, 2012 at Bethel Home. She was born on February 13, 1912 in Oshkosh the daughter of Henry and Katherine Hergert Felker. On October 23, 1948 she married George Rettinger in Portland Oregon. He preceded her in death in 1980.
She was a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of Zion Lutheran Church, loved playing cards, and going on bus trips. Starting in 1967 she lived in Germany for 15 years before returning to Wisconsin after the death of her husband. While in Germany she enjoyed traveling extensively throughout Europe.
She is survived by nephews Marland(Patricia) Felker of Oshkosh, Rev. Lester(Gloria) Felker of Aurora, CO., niece Janie Jasin of Victoria, MN., other nieces, nephews, and two sisters-in-law Lucille Felker and Nina Felker.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Harry, Henry, Harvey, Clarence, John, George, and Walter.
A memorial service for Emma will be held on Saturday October 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Home Chapel with Rev. Lester Felker officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be performed at the conclusion of the service at Bethel Home. Inurnment will be at Lake View Memorial Park
She was a veteran of the United States Navy, a member of Zion Lutheran Church, loved playing cards, and going on bus trips. Starting in 1967 she lived in Germany for 15 years before returning to Wisconsin after the death of her husband. While in Germany she enjoyed traveling extensively throughout Europe.
She is survived by nephews Marland(Patricia) Felker of Oshkosh, Rev. Lester(Gloria) Felker of Aurora, CO., niece Janie Jasin of Victoria, MN., other nieces, nephews, and two sisters-in-law Lucille Felker and Nina Felker.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Harry, Henry, Harvey, Clarence, John, George, and Walter.
A memorial service for Emma will be held on Saturday October 27, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Home Chapel with Rev. Lester Felker officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be performed at the conclusion of the service at Bethel Home. Inurnment will be at Lake View Memorial Park
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