Charles W. Rettew, Jr.
December 24, 1947 — August 29, 2018
Charles W. Rettew, Jr., 70 of Whitehall, PA passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg in Bethlehem, PA.
Born on December 24, 1947 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Charles Rettew, Sr. and the late Kathryn (Griffith) Rettew. He was the husband of Delores (Tacker) Rettew with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage with on April 25, 2018.
He was employed by N.C. Dept. of Human Services for 32 years before retiring in 2013. Prior to that he worked for Fuller Co. for 20 years. Charles was a member of the Slatington Moose Lodge, Coplay Saengerbund, American Club of Coplay and South Works in Catasauqua. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Coplay.
Surviving along with his wife are daughters, Veronica A. wife of James Dech of E. Allen Twsp., PA, Tama L. wife of Terry Kunkle of Tamaqua, PA and Stacey N. Rettew of Whitehall, PA, sister, Kathy wife of Gary Smyth of Slatington, PA; 5 grand children; 4 great grand children. He was predeceased by daughter, Shelia M. Moyer, baby daughter, Danielle and three grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067.
Contributions: May be made in his memory to Special Olympics C/O the funeral Home.
Born on December 24, 1947 in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Charles Rettew, Sr. and the late Kathryn (Griffith) Rettew. He was the husband of Delores (Tacker) Rettew with whom he celebrated 48 years of marriage with on April 25, 2018.
He was employed by N.C. Dept. of Human Services for 32 years before retiring in 2013. Prior to that he worked for Fuller Co. for 20 years. Charles was a member of the Slatington Moose Lodge, Coplay Saengerbund, American Club of Coplay and South Works in Catasauqua. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Coplay.
Surviving along with his wife are daughters, Veronica A. wife of James Dech of E. Allen Twsp., PA, Tama L. wife of Terry Kunkle of Tamaqua, PA and Stacey N. Rettew of Whitehall, PA, sister, Kathy wife of Gary Smyth of Slatington, PA; 5 grand children; 4 great grand children. He was predeceased by daughter, Shelia M. Moyer, baby daughter, Danielle and three grandchildren.
Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the care of Schisler Funeral Home, 2119 Washington Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067.
Contributions: May be made in his memory to Special Olympics C/O the funeral Home.
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