Donald J. Rettig

September 28, 1939 - November 28, 2021

Donald J. Rettig, 82, of Malinta, Ohio died peacefully on November 28, 2021 at Promedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. Don was born September 28, 1939 in Monroe Township, Henry County, Ohio to the late Orville and Luella (Nartker) Rettig and was also raised by a deceased stepmother, Florence (Kurtz) Rettig. On February 2, 1961, he married Lois (Vance) Rettig at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Holgate. Don was a graduate of Malinta-Grelton High School and served in the United States Army. He was a lifelong farmer and assisted other local farmers. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Malinta and Napoleon American Legion Post #300. He was a former volunteer fireman for Monroe Twp. Fire Department and former member of the Henry County Fair Board. He is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Daniel Rettig of Hamler, David (Judy) Rettig of Malinta, and Dennis (Michelle) Rettig of Texas, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and siblings, Charlotte (William) Wachtman, Margorie “Butch” (Jeff) Wallace, Margaret “Peg” (Carl) Rausch, and Mary (Kit) Thompson. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Holly Jones; and siblings, Robert (Lois) Rettig and Dorothy (Larry) Myles. Funeral services will be private and interment will be held at Grelton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Ebeid Hospice 5340 Harroun Rd, Sylvania, OH 43560. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com