Floyd Retzlaff, 89

Floyd Retzlaff

May 28, 2023

Floyd Herman Retzlaff, 89, husband of Marian, of Litchfield passed away May 28 at St. Cloud VA Community Living Center. Funeral was Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills with interment in the church cemetery. Clergy officiating was the Rev. David Markworth. Organist was Marsha Kruse. Congregational hymns were "I'm But A Stranger Here," "Be Still My Soul" and "How Great Thou Art." Casket bearers were, David Raddatz, Leon Retzlaff, Tim Raddatz, Clint Kalenberg, Roger Zummach and Lloyd Retzlaff. Military honors were by Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.

He was born Oct. 20, 1933, in Olivia, the son of Emil and Minnie (Wojohn) Retzlaff. Floyd was baptized as an infant Nov. 10, 1933, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth March 21, 1948, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Olivia. He received his education through the eighth grade in Olivia.

He entered active military service in the United States Army on Nov. 27, 1956, in Minneapolis. He received an honorable discharge Nov. 19, 1958, at Fort Hamilton New York, and achieved the rank of specialist 4th class.

On Aug. 31, 1963, Floyd was united in marriage to Marian Bach at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills Township. Floyd and Marian resided in St. Louis Park for 10 years before making their home in rural Litchfield. They shared 59 years of marriage.

Throughout Floyd's life, he was employed as a truck driver, delivery driver, and also worked for the Meeker County Highway Department for 23 years before retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills.

Floyd enjoyed being outdoors, cutting wood and tending to the garden. He also enjoyed playing cards and his favorite board game, "Frustration." Floyd especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Blessed be his memory.

He is survived by his wife, Marian Retzlaff of Litchfield; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Minnie Retzlaff; siblings, Melvin Retzlaff and his wife, Millie, Harvey Retzlaff and his wife, Shirley, Margory Raddatz and her husband, Helm; niece, Mary Raddatz; nephew, James Raddatz.

Arrangements were by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com

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