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Joseph “Joe” Retterath, 79

December 29, 1945 – August 3, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Retterath, 79, died peacefully at home in Eagan, MN, surrounded by loved ones, after complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Joe was born on December 29, 1945, in Stacyville, Iowa to Joseph and Effie Retterath. He was one of eleven children. Joe grew up in Stacyville, Iowa.

On November 28, 1964 Joe was united in marriage to Lynda Grinstead and together they raised two …

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Lynda and family; our sincere sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. May the many memories you shared with Joe always …
Lynda and family; our sincere sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. May the many memories you sha…
Lynda and family; our sincere sympathy to you at this time of so…
Through Lynda, when we worked together at the Circulating Pines.
Through Lynda, when we worked together at the Circulating Pines.
Through Lynda, when we worked together at the Circulating Pines.

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Born

December 29th, 1945
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Got married to Lynda Retterath

November 28th, 1964
Osage, IA
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Had a child, Tami Ciesielski

1966

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Cause of death

Parkinson's disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

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Joseph "Joe" Retterath