Wes Retzlaff Obituary (1927 - 2013)

Wes Retzlaff, 85 of Rockton, IL died at 8:20 am Sunday April 21, 2013 in Amberwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was born October 13, 1927 in Seymour, WI the son of Rev. and Mrs. Peter and Clara (Albert) Retzlaff. He married the former Audrey Blum in Juda, WI on August 18, 1951. Wes was employed as a special education speech therapist and early childhood teacher by the Barrington School District, retiring in 1982. He is a veteran of WW II serving in the U. S. Army. He attended Hope Evangelical Free Church in Roscoe, IL. Wes graduated from Illinois State University with his undergraduate and master’s degrees. Survivors include wife: Audrey Retzlaff of Rockton, IL; sons: David (Jennifer) of Rockford, IL, Mark (Norma) of Lombard, IL, Timothy of VanNuys, CA; grandchildren Emma, Andrew, Nicole, Austin; brother James (Geraldine) Retzlaff of Reedsburg, WI; sister in laws: Jeanette Retzlaff of Cambridge, WI and Barbara Retzlaff of Lake Mills, WI; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents, 1 sister and 4 brothers. Funeral to be held at 11:00 am Saturday April 27, 2013 in Hope Evangelical Free Church 5656 Elevator Road Roscoe, IL with Rev. Ken Bergstedt officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Juda, WI. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 am to time of funeral Saturday. A memorial is being established.