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Alvin Retzlaff

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Alvin Retzlaff, age 85, of Cosmos, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield.

Funeral Service will be Monday, September 3, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota, with interment in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 2, 2018, from 6:00-8:00P.M. and will continue Monday for one hour prior to the service, all at the Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos.

Memorials are preferred to the Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota.  

Visitation/Gathering
Peace Lutheran Church
140 Saturn Street N
Cosmos, MN
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Service
Peace Lutheran Church
140 Saturn Street N
Cosmos, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel
311 Main Street S.
Hector, MN 55342
Phone:(320) 848-6297
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Cemetery
Peace Lutheran Cemetery (Cosmos)
Meeker County, Cosmos
Cosmos, MN
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Obituary

Alvin Emil Retzlaff was born August 11, 1933, at home in Cedar Mills Township, Meeker County, Minnesota, the son of Otto and Anna (Schlueter) Retzlaff.  He was baptized in St. John’s Lutheran Church of Cedar Mills, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in the Brookfield Church.  Alvin received his education at the Hutchinson High School.

Alvin was a farmer. He loved working in his shop repairing things. He enjoyed playing cards, visiting, and attending family events. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos.

Alvin passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at the Meeker Manor Rehabilitation Center in Litchfield where he had spent the last few days. He had reached the age of 85 years. Blessed be his memory.

Alvin is survived by his:

Brothers, Milan Retzlaff of Cosmos, and George Retzlaff and his friend Linda Peterson of Hutchinson;

Sisters-in-law, Virginia Retzlaff of Hutchinson and Bernice Retzlaff of Cosmos;

nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

Alvin was preceded in death by his: Parents; Sister Dorothy Konietzko and her husband Ken; Brothers: Ervin Retzlaff and his wife Florence, Daniel Retzlaff, and Elmer Retzlaff; and by his Sister-in-law Arlene Retzlaff.

 

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