Welches resident, Michael Richmond Retterer Sr. died peacefully at his home on Thursday July, 3rd, 2009. He was 50 Years old.
A memorial service will be held at the Resort at the Mountain on Friday July, 10th at 5:00pm. Followed by a BBQ in his honor at the Hoodland Fire Department in Welches.
Michael was born on December 21, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona to Robert and Shirley (Janson) Retterer. He moved to California as a child and eventually the family moved to Gresham Oregon. In 1981 his first child arrived; daughter Terri. The following year Jenny was born, and in 1984 his son Michael Jr. He attended ITT technical school where he graduated with an associates degree in electrical engineering. In his 30's he completed the Journeyman Carpenter program.
When Mike was 47 when he began volunteering at Hoodland fire department. For three and a half years he gave his time and sweat to the people on Mt. Hood, and enjoyed every minute of it.
Surviving are his Parents Robert Retterer of Reno Nevada; Shirley Retterer of Sandy; brother Randy Retterer and wife Julie with sons Brandon and Christopher of Sandy; children, Terri Retterer of Beaverton; Jennifer Olson of Ft. Collins CO; Michael Retterer Jr., currently Stationed at NAS Lemoore California. Granddaughter Lorelai Marie Olson, Ft. Collins CO.
Contributions should be given to the MDA (via the fire department). Mike believed deeply in helping children.