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Anthony "George" Retsel Jr.

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Anthony Retsel Obituary

RETSEL, Jr., Anthony "George" of Waterford; December 1, 2005; age 71.

Loving Husband of Jean for 45 years. Loving Father of Brenda (Steve Comstock) Retsel, Leslie (Brian) Short, Patrick (Anna) Retsel and Jamie Retsel. Grandfather of 11 and Great Grandfather of 3. Brother of Sharilyn (David) LaPointe. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

George retired from General Motors. He participated in the Meals On Wheels Program. He enjoyed hunting, camping and bowling with his family.

Funeral Service Sunday 1:00 pm at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Sunday 11 am until time of service.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels Program.

Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 2, 2005.

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Brenda Hayes

December 3, 2005

Heartfelt sympathy over your loss.

Dan Wagner

December 3, 2005

George has been a friend for more than 60years. We lived in the same neighborhood and went to St. Fred's together. We often went to lunch together at "Pete's Coney", a favorite place of his. He will be missed greatly. Condolences to the Retsel family! Dan Wagner

Jennifer & Craig Vogel

December 2, 2005

He will be missed.

Robert Sanchez

December 2, 2005

I went to school with George back years ago at St Freds. I wanted to express my sympathies to his family and I will add him to my prayers...... Bob ( Larry ) Sanchez

Val (Schlanek) DeVasier

December 2, 2005

Extending sympathy and prayers to the family. I attended school with George and remember his quick wit and friendly demeanor. I am so sorry for your loss.

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