Paul J. Rettig

August 10, 1933 - March 10, 2022

Paul Rettig, 88, of Aurora passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Rush Copley Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1933 in Crown Point, Indiana, the son of Albert and Elizabeth (Doffin) Rettig. On July 23, 1960 he married Jean Herlihy in Aurora. Together they raised five children. Paul was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He worked for over forty years at Barber-Greene in Aurora. He loved being an usher at Holy Angels Catholic Church and he was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. He gave of his time as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and enjoyed camping, volleyball and baseball. He is survived by his wife, Jean Rettig, children, Nancy Rettig, Mary (Julio) Santiago, Mark (Jeana) Rettig, Theresa Rettig, and Michael (Michelle)Rettig; grandchildren, Kris, Jeremy, Megan, Katie, Jordan, Jackson, Ryan, and Kristen; great grandchild, Paul; sister, Marilyn Rettig, special friend, Shirley; sisters-in-law Joan, Connie, and Marie; and several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roger and Arnold. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 9:30am from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY to Holy Angels Church at 10:00am. Fr. Michael Lavan and Fr. Charles Reichenbacher will co-officiate with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500. Masks are optional for all those in attendance. Please visit our website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Paul’s family.