Homer Trettin

“This farmer will reap what he has sown. Homer’s harvest is a long lifetime of love, a warm smile and hearty laughter that has touched all that he has met. His unique handshake, protective, loving arms, and gentle voice telling you, “I love you” will always be felt and remembered. Mom loves him and has been waiting for him. He’s now in heaven embracing his soul mate, Ruby, forever together” ADRIAN – Homer W. Trettin, age 89, of Adrian, passed away Monday, December 21, 2009, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility, under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Hospice. Homer was born September 23, 1920, in Toledo, Ohio, the oldest child of Otto and Irene (Smith) Trettin. On May 20, 1945, Homer married Ruby Warner in Tipton. Ruby, his loving wife of 55 years, passed away in 2000. Homer farmed his entire life. He was known for beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. He also worked for Cutler Dickerson for 15 years, retiring in 1982. Homer was a member of Union Gospel Church in Tipton, where he met his wife. In his youth, he attended and was baptized at Olivet Lutheran Church in Sylvania. He was a member of the Irish Hills Antique Auto Club, and served as both president and treasurer. Homer is survived by his children, Theresa (David) Bailey of Brooklyn; and Douglas (Suzanne) Trettin of Ypsilanti; two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Thomas) Day and Andrew Bailey; sisters, Waneta (Eugene) Dankert of Jackson; Mabel Lahr of Wyandotte; and Helen (Don) Peterson of Rives Junction. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Edna Trettin, a great grandson, Shane Michael Bailey, and a brother, Robert Trettin. The funeral service for Homer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Rex Gutwein and Pastor Tom McMichael officiating. Burial will follow at Franklin Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. You may also send condolences to the family at www.wagleyfuneralhome.com. Contributions in memory of Homer may be made to Union Gospel Church. Envelopes are available at Wagley Funeral Home.

Homer Trettin

September 23, 1920 - December 21, 2009