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John G. Retke

Birth	:	9 Sep 1923 Poole, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 2008 Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Blakely Cemetery, Madison, Greenwood County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1599998, -96.1667023
Description	:	John G. Retke, 85, of Lecompton, KS., died Wednesday December 10, 2008 at his home in Lecompton. He was born on September 9, 1923 in Poole, NE., the Son of Fritz and Mathilda Nee Lehman Retke. Mr. Retke served in the United States Army for three years during WWII. He worked in construction in Madison, KS., and was the co-owner with his wife, of Retke Kennels in Lawrence and Lecompton, KS., raising German Shepherd Dogs and Great Dane’s, and offering boarding services to dog owners, John and his wife shared a great love of animals. He was also a... Read More	John G. Retke, 85, of Lecompton, KS., died Wednesday December 10, 2008 at his home in Lecompton. He was born on September 9, 1923 in Poole, NE., the Son of Fritz and Mathilda Nee Lehman Retke. Mr. Retke served in the United States Army for three years during WWII. He worked in construction in Madison, KS., and was the co-owner with his wife, of Retke Kennels in Lawrence and Lecompton, KS., raising German Shepherd Dogs and Great Dane’s, and offering boarding services to dog owners, John and his wife shared a great love of animals. He was also a member of the Lecompton United Methodist Church in Lecompton. He married Barbara Joan Heaton in Kingsley, IA on April 10, 1952, She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Mary Beth Retke Rich and her husband Timmy, and Melissa Transue, both of Lecompton. One Sister Margaret Kirby, Dallas, TX., two grandchildren, Jonathan and his wife Jenny and Ashley Morris, all of Lecompton, KS,. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Joan Retke in 1957 and Lori Ann Retke in 1971, four brothers and six sisters. Cremation is planned. Memorial services will be 6:00PM December 15, 2008 at the Lecompton United Methodist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Lecompton United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer Foundation and sent in care of the Lawrence Funeral Chapel 3821 W. 6th St. Lawrence, KS 66049. Online condolences may be made at www.barnettchapeloaks.com

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Where is John G. Retke's memorial?
John G. Retke's memorial is located at: Blakely Cemetery, Madison, Greenwood County, USA.
When did John G. Retke death?
John G. Retke death on 10 Dec 2008 in Lecompton, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John G. Retke's memorial?
Latitude: 38.1599998
Longitude: -96.1667023

Family Members:

Parent

Fritz Emil Retke

(1889 - 1971)

Mathilda Louisa Lehmann Retke

(1887 - 1948)

Spouse

Barbara Joan Heaton Retke

(1930 - 2019)

Siblings

Elsie S Retke Gruhn

(1908 - 1998)

Harold W. Retke

(1910 - 1969)

Matilda “Tillie” Retke Carson

(1912 - 1982)

Bertha M. Retke West

(1913 - 2003)

Sophie Retke Iversen

(1917 - 2003)

Frederick Otto Hendrick “Fred” Retke

(1921 - 1970)

Children

Joan Lynn Retke

(1956 - 1957)

Lori Ann Retke

(1959 - 1971)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 38.1599998, -96.1667023

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Coordinate: 38.2789600, -96.2446300

16. Lamont Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0843400, -96.0140800

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Coordinate: 38.0224991, -96.2502975

18. Janesville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9853000, -96.1767000

19. Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3036003, -96.0167007

20. Ott Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.9686012, -96.1502991

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Coordinate: 38.1272011, -95.9124985

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