Cover photo for Nellie L. (Sauer)  Retcher's Obituary
Nellie L. (Sauer)  Retcher Profile Photo
1931 Nellie 2022

Nellie L. (Sauer) Retcher

January 23, 1931 — June 1, 2022

Nellie L. Retcher age 91, died Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022 in her rural Holgate home.

Her Legacy… She was born January 23, 1931 to George and Zelma (Laubenthal) Sauer.  On January 31, 1948, she married Clarence “Joe” Retcher.  She was a homemaker and life member of Emanuel’s Christian Church, New Bavaria where she was a former Sunday school teacher, ladies guild, and helped with many funeral dinners.  She was a member of the Holgate widows group, member of the Red Hat Society and former 4-H advisor.  For many years, she was known as the “hat lady” because of her crocheting hats for elementary aged children.  Nellie was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family.

Her Family… She is survived by her seven children: Jill (Jack) Walters, FL, Jack (Jane) Retcher, Defiance, Christine (Michael) Haines, Clover, SC, Cathy (Dennis) Price, Delaware, OH, Jayne (Len) Kolbe, Napoleon, Barry (Latrisha) Retcher, Liberty Center and Joel (Julie) Retcher, Defiance; 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence on January 6, 2012 and brothers Florian Sauer and Lester Sauer.

Her Farewell Services… Friends will be received in Emanuel’s Christian Church, New Bavaria on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 from 9:00 am until the celebration of Nellie’s life at 11:00 am with Jeff Brown officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Contributions can be made in Nellie’s memory to Emanuel’s Christian Church or South Richland Fire Departme nt.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Nellie L. (Sauer) Retcher, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

9:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Celebration of Life

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 2

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree