James “Jim” E. Rettler's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2024 in Hartford, Wisconsin

James “Jim” E. Rettler

April 24, 1936 - February 6, 2024 (87 years old)

Hartford, Wisconsin

James “Jim” E. Rettler's obituary , Passed away on February 6, 2024 in Hartford, Wisconsin

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Shimon Funeral Home

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James “Jim” E. Rettler

April 24, 1936 - February 6, 2024 (87 years old)

Hartford, Wisconsin

James E. Rettler Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James E. Rettler of Hartford, Wisconsin, who passed away at the age of 87, on February 6, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alex Rettler and Frances Rettler (Homestead); his brother Jeff Rettler; his parents-in-law, Roman and Ruth Hansen; and his siblings-in-law, Linda Krause, Richard Hansen and Kay Hansen.

He is survived by: his wife Janice Hansen of Kilian's Catholic Church; his children, Julie Rettler (John), Jill Rettler-Schmidt (Dean) and Joe Rettler (Kelly); his grandchildren, Hayden Rettler and Griffin Rettler; his siblings, Carlene Schuster (Gene), Harvey Rettler (Lucy) and Allen Rettler (Delores); his siblings-in-law, David Hansen (Maureen), Bob Hansen (Jane), Tom Hansen (Carolyn), Jim Hansen (Mary), Kurt Hansen (Roxy), Louise Hansen, Mary Gutschenritter (Jim), Daryl Krause (Sandy), Lisa Schicker (Bill), Brenda Schultz (Dan) and Janet Rettler; and his friend Butch Schmitt. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's research Hospital are greatly appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shimon Funeral Home



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St. Kilian Catholic Church
264 W State St, Hartford, WI 53027

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Feb 17

Celebration of life

Iron Ridge Inn
131 S Main St, Iron Ridge, WI 53035

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