Obituary for Mr. Otto Peter Trettel Otto Peter Trettel February 10, 1927 – September 30, 2018 Otto passed away peacefully September 30, 2018 at Sunrise of Minnetonka from complications of dementia. He grew up in Little Falls, MN. On his 18th birthday, Otto quit high school and joined the Navy to serve our country during World War II.
After getting out of the service, he graduated from high school and went on to college at St. Cloud State Teachers College where he majored in business. He also served in the Korean War. October 8, 1955, Otto married his beloved wife Nancy (Cairney) after meeting at the (St.) Dominic Club, for single Catholics.
He was a loving and devoted husband, tending to Nancy’s physical difficulties as an amazing caregiver over the past 10 years. Most of his career was spent at M.L. Gordan Sash and Door where he went from sweeping the floor to purchasing. He was a trusted and loyal employee.
Otto used self-deprecating humor to put others at ease. His quit wit was legendary. Each grandchild has a favorite Grandpa Otto quote and he was often called on to entertain.
He loved to watch high school and college sports, keep up on current events, and spend time with family and friends. Everyone Otto met became close as he loved to ask questions and hear people’s stories. He was generous beyond measure with both his time and possessions.
He was positive, light-hearted, hard-working, and kind. He served in many volunteer capacities for his children and later in life spent time with people in hospice. Otto was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Trettel, sisters Millie Ebert and Alice Romano, and a daughter Ann Marie.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, children Mike (Patricia) Trettel, Jean (Mike) Moore, John (Sandy) Trettel, Cathy (Mike) Brennan, Mary (Brian) Lubinski, 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He will be sorely missed and held closely in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 6th, 2018.
Visitation will be at 10:00 am, funeral service at 11:00, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Minnetonka. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to MCCL or Courage. Otto left us each with a smile as he enjoyed every step of his life and loved unconditionally.
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