Memorial visitation for Jerry Dean Retter, 65, Lawrence, will be from 2-4 pm Thursday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory. Inurnment will follow at Clinton Cemetery. Jerry died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at his home.
He was born Jan. 15, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Kenneth G. and Juanita O. Fisher Retter. He graduated from Lawrence High School and later attended several universities, majoring in Fine Arts. Jerry owned Lawrence Drywall for many years, and was later employed by the Facilities Services department at the University of Kansas, where he became the supervisor of the Paint Shop. He was an avid KU basketball fan, and was very artistic. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, music, and Native American culture.
Survivors include two sons, Branden Dean Retter, Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Cassidy Cole Retter and wife Alicia, Lawrence; two daughters, Alisha Dee Christian and husband Jonathan, and Monica Nicole Retter, all of Lawrence; a brother, Kenneth Retter and wife Karen, Lawrence; and five grandchildren, Cobin Cole Retter, Cameron Chase Retter, Savannah Julieanne Christian, Caroline Rose Christian, and Taisha Monique Retter.
The family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Humane Society, or Just Food, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.
So sorry to hear about Jerry. Praying for you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
-The Scanlon Family
Kenny, Sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. Will be thinking about you & your family.
From Retter’s Grocery across from Central Junior High to our high school years, Jerry was a valued friend. He will always live in my memories.
Dennis Cox
LHS Class of 1966
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are thinking about you.
Our earthly goodbyes are so difficult. We wish you the comfort of many happy memories! Sending love and prayers from your extended family in Alabama.
So sorry to hear this sad news….May he rest easy
So sorry for the loss, may he rest easy
My deepest sympathies to all the family and friends.
On behalf of all of Jerry’s classmates, I extend our sincerest condolences.
We remember Jerry fondly.
Bruce Roberts
LHS Class of 1966
Condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.
Our prayers of peace and comfort to all of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends.
Love and prayers to all of you. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and and hold you up in this time of need.
We are all praying for the whole family we all love you.