Robert A. Rettenmeier, 77, of Dubuque died Friday, April 17, 2020. In keeping with current restrictions on public gatherings due the COVID-19 pandemic, a private entombment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. A public memorial mass will be held at Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church, at a later date. The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Robert was born May 23, 1942 in Balltown, son of Herbert and Marcella (Gansemer) Rettenmeier.
He graduated from Leo High School, Holy Cross, in 1960. On May 22, 1965 he married Eileen Ambrosy at St. Lawrence Church, Otter Creek. He was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, Holy Ghost Church.
He retired from Flexsteel.
Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was a loving and giving person to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen Rettenmeier of Dubuque; three children, Rodney (Julie) Rettenmeier of Cedar Falls, Rhonda (Tom) Smith of Sherrill, and Renee (Wade) Pilcher of Dubuque; four grandchildren, Alesha Rettenmeier, Cody and Jesse Smith, and Rachael (Jake O’Connor) Billmeyer; and four siblings, Dorine (Carlton “Butch”) Mauer of Dubuque, Ronnie Rettenmeier of Dubuque, Bill (Bev) Rettenmeier of Balltown, and Linda (Mike) Kelley of Dubuque.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter in infancy, Tina Marie; and a sister in law, Donna Rettenmeier.
A Robert Rettenmeier memorial fund has been established.