Ivan Joe Rettig

Ivan "Joe" Rettig age 75, of Suquamish died June 21, 2006 in a tragic industrial accident in Gardiner, WA. He was born September 10, 1930 at Martin Hospital in Seattle, Washington to Loris Oliver and Mabel Myra (Julson) Rettig. Joe was educated in the North Kitsap School District and graduated with the class of 1948 from North Kitsap High School. Joe then served in the US Navy from 1951-1955 as an Electrician's Mate on the USS Whetstone LSD27. On November 19, 1960 he married Janet Minert in Suquamish, Washington. Joe was a volunteer Firefighter for the Suquamish Fire Department. In 1966, he began working for Poulsbo Electric and later became the owner. Joe was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener, who enjoyed boating and shrimping. He was a Mason, member of Franklin Lodge #44 and member of the Kitsap County Dahlia Society. Joe was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by his loving daughters Michelle and husband Tyler Randall of Suquamish, Kathy and husband Mark Craig of Aragon, New Mexico and two wonderful grandchildren Matthew and Diana.