Robert George Rettig
Robert George Rettig (Bob), born September 26, 1929, passed away on February 22, 2021. Bob was 91, formerly of LaGrange, and currently of Scottsdale, AZ; loving husband of Myrtland Henderson, 1989-present; Nancy Cadwell 1953-til death in 1987; father of Robert G. Jr (Debra), Sue (Paul) Trunk, Leslie (Pat) Bruen; grandfather of CJ (Maureen) Trunk, Becky (Matt) Neely, Kyle (Sarah) Trunk, Zack Trunk, Patrick (Kylynn) Bruen, Conor (Betsy) Bruen, Austin Bruen and Clare Bruen; great grandfather of Mary Kate and Jane Trunk, Logan, Connor, and Brennan Neely, Jack, Tommy, and Mary Bruen; stepfather of Katharine (Randy) Alden, Jim (Betsy) Rose, step-grandfather of Sophia Rose.
Bob served proudly in the US Navy, spent his professional life as an executive of Illinois Tool Works, and was an avid and expert golfer. Bob was a gracious, generous, wise man whose pride was his family. He was loved by all.
Mass of Christian Burial 10am on Saturday, March 6 at St. Cletus Church, LaGrange. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Services will be private. Mass is available to watch via live-stream at
https://www.youtube.com/user/stcletusparish
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale, AZ www.hov.org
We loved having Bob as a neighbor the last 3 years. Cheerful man who lived each day fully. He loved water aerobics, mostly for the socialization.
I worked with Bob for Six years in the earliest days of Hi-Cone Division of ITW. We worked out of Conex in Des
Plaines then moved to Itasca and Bob became Hi-Cone President. We enjoyed many memories of business
successes including special events and outings.
Bob exuded class in everything he did. He set the highest bar with his managerial skills. In my 23 years of work with
other well managed companies, I never met another Bob Rettig. Heaven is getting one of the very best. RIP.
My condolences to the family for their loss.
A one of a kind gentleman.Bob left huge footprints in the sands of time.
So sorry Just know he’s in heaven with you’re mom God Bless
Deepest sympathy for your loss Leslie. I remember meeting your dad at OLMC events
I knew Bob at La Grange CC, where he was an active member and even served as president. He was admired by all. The world has lost a true gentleman.
My deepest condolences to the Rettigs. Thanks Uncle Bob for your Christmas letters and your connection and concern for our family over the years.