Raymond Russell Tretter

Raymond Russell Tretter I, 97, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 13, 1922. Ray was retired from General Electric where he worked as a computer system analyst for 29 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Men’s Club and the Senior Bridge Club. Ray was a former member of the United States Army. He enjoyed bridge, golf, traveling, & camping.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife in 2001, Geraldine Frances Tretter, his son, Raymond Russell Tretter II, and his sister, Ruth Sloan.

Ray is survived by his children, Sandra (Richard) Guckenberger, of FL, Douglas Tretter, Donna (Gary) Pickrell, both of Owensboro, Stephen (Bonnie) Tretter, of FL; his grandchildren, Karen (Medard) Krampe, Kathy (James) Petersen, Darlene (Charlie) Guckenberger, Rich (Tara) Guckenberger, Chris Guckenberger, Sonya (Danny) Lenhof, Raymond R. “Trey” Tretter III, Clarke Nash, Jacquelyn (Michael) Parker, Kelley (Glenn) Kosse, Lexy (Ari) Lurie, Douglas “Phillip” (Leah) Tretter Jr., Jason (Cathy) Pickrell, Josh (Katie) Pickrell, Russell, Larabelle, and Hannah Tretter, 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-greatgrandchildren, and a sister, Mary “Babe” Schmitt.

Services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Immaculate Catholic Church, with Father John Vaughan officiating. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, and from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Prayers will be 5:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be Monday at St. Joe Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Western Kentucky; 3419 Wathens Crossing; Owensboro, Kentucky 42301. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Tretter. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Raymond Russell Tretter I, at www.haleymcginnis.com