Gertrude M. Rettew, 90, formerly of Parkesburg, died on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the home of her son, in Christiana, PA. She was the wife of the late Donald G. Rettew who died in 1993. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late Zachery and Minnie Hunsicker Hayes.
An area resident all her life and a 1941 graduate of Scott High in Coatesville, she was a member of the Parkesburg VFW Auxiliary, Parkesburg Fire Company Auxiliary, the Christiana American Legion and the Parkesburg United Methodist Church.
Gertrude is survived by two sons, Donald G. Rettew, Jr. and wife Meta "Fizz" of Key West, Florida and Dale R. Rettew and wife Barbara of Christiana, seven grandchildren, nine great grand children and one great great grandson.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 W. Main Street, Parkesburg, PA with a viewing from 10 to 11 AM. Interment will follow at the Upper Octorara Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Online condolences may be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Aunt Gertie will be missed by
Aunt Gertie will be missed by everyone. Our hearts and prayers goes out to the entire family. She was one of the nicest people you would ever want to meet.
Jim Moyer and Family
Sincere Condolences
Everyone at La Te Da Key West would like to extend their sincere condolences to the friends and family of Gertrude Rettew. May she rest in peace.
Dale & family, I am sorry
Dale & family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Gertie. She was always such a sweetheart to our entire family. There is no greater loss, then that of a mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Love you.
We will always remember Gert
We will always remember Gert for her upbeat attitude in spite of what life brought her way. We will miss our dear friend.
Our thoughts are with all of the Rettew family. Jack & Judy
Our thought and prayers are
Our thought and prayers are with you Dale & Barb. May all the fond memories help ease the sorrow.
Michael & Bev(Smith)Donohue
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the entire Rettew Family.
Aunt Gertie was loved & will be deeply missed by so many.
She lived a long wonderful life, touching so many, who were blessed to have known her.
Please find comfort in knowing her spirit lives on...all around you.
If we can be of any help throughout this difficult time, please just let us know.
Lisa, Tim, Priscilla Lisa & Harry Smith Mulrooney
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