Obituary for Philip Cary Rettig

Philip Cary Rettig, 83, of Rawson, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born on April 26, 1943, in Bluffton to the late Louis W. and Della Marie (Crawford) Rettig. He married Constance Kay (Bond) on November 23, 1963, and she preceded him in death on December 12, 2012.

Philip is survived by his children: Bradley W. (Jodie Byam) Rettig of Findlay, Christine A. (Carmen) Fragapane of Williamsburg, VA, Steven J. (Pam) Rettig of Rawson, and Susan B. (Jason) Long of Findlay; brother, Alan (Jannie) Rettig of Cary, NC; sister Marilyn Handy of Largo, FL; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Rettig of Arlington; grandchildren: Jesse (Emily) Rettig, Kate (Andrew) Clevenger, Bryce Rettig, and Kolyn Rettig; great-grandchildren: Weston, James, Emilia, Maren, Hollie, and Latham.

He was preceded in death by brothers: Lauren (Jane-deceased) Rettig, Harold Rettig, and sister, Evagene (Charles-deceased) Parry.

Philip was a 1961 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School. He began his career in masonry by founding Rettig Brothers Masonry with his brother Harold. He later became a founding member and owner of Northwestern Masonry Service Company, Inc., in Findlay.

Philip was a lifelong member of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Findlay. He enjoyed helping with church camps and participating in church basketball and softball leagues.

Outside of work and church, Philip enjoyed deer hunting in Wyoming, ice fishing in Canada, woodworking, and playing video poker.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Good Hope Lutheran Church, Arlington. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Jenera.

Visitation will be held Monday, October 12, 2026, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, and 1 hour (10 a.m-11 a.m.) prior to the funeral at church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Hope Lutheran Church in Arlington or Redeemer Lutheran Church in Findlay.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.