Yesterday, we experienced a tragic and devastating loss.
My husbands father passed away.
They believe he passed quickly, from heart complications.
No one saw this coming, no one was prepared.
We are in disbelief, in shock.
Family, friends, neighbors… everyone is grief stricken and numb.
It’s a testimony to the powerful relationships he fostered, and the love and kindness he generously shared with all.
And while I believe that Heaven was celebrating one of God’s precious children coming home, the loss of his presence here is overwhelming and heart breaking.
Today, please pray for all who are broken over this loss.
And please, please make it a point tell your family how much you love them.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
-Matthew 5:4
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Let me know if you need anything at all.
Praying for your family today sweet Amanda. Hugs. God is in control. ~Sally
Oh, Honey! I am so sorry!
Please pass on my condolences to your husband. 
Praying for you my sweet friend. For Chad, you kids, your mother in law, and Chad’s siblings. my heart is with you.
So sorry for the loss in your family. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Hugs and prayers and love to you and Chad and your entire family. xoxo
Your family and those your father-in-law touched throughout his life are in my thoughts. Strength to them as they deal with this loss and remember how he touched their lives.
So sorry Amanda. My thoughts are with you and your family.
My heart and prayers go out to your family, Amanda. Such a sweet photo.
So so sorry for your loss, Amanda. I pray for your family. Sincere Condolences.
Oh my gosh, Amanda…. hon I am so sorry. I can’t imagine.
I am so sorry. Prayers for your family.
Oh, Amanda. You have all my thoughts & prayers today.
I’m sorry. I will pray for your family during this painful time.
You are in my prayers, Amanda. I am so, so sorry for your loss.
I’m so sorry to hear this Amanda – your family is in my thoughts and prayers. xoxo
You and your family are always in my prayers, but especially now. May the Lords face shine upon you. may be bring comfort to you and give you peace. Love you.
Oh, Amanda. I’m so, so sorry. Will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. ♥
Oh Amanda! I’m SO sorry for your loss!!! many prayers going out to your family
I am so sorry to hear this Amanda! So difficult to have to deal with. Sending a lot of prayers for peace and comfort your way.
I think the picture is beautiful! We, too, are praying for all of you! Lanny, my husband, is Dennis’ cousin on the Rettke side. May our loving Father hold you in His arms!
I’m so sorry to read of this sudden loss of your father-in-law and offer my sincere condolences to your family.
So sorry for your loss — praying for you and your family!
Amanda,
I am so sorry for your loss.
I send a big hug from Mexico, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I am terribly sorry for the loss of your father-in-law Amanda! I can’t imagine the devastation at something so tragic happening without warning! My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I shall keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!
I’m so sorry for the pain and suffering you and your family are going through with this terrible and sudden loss, I will keep you all in my thoughts. Lots of love to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Oh I am so very sorry. We lost Yanni’s dad 8 years ago this July to a massive heart attack. In an instant he was gone. We found comfort in knowing that it was God’s time for him to go home, although we were still devastated by the loss. Time, along with God’s comfort, will slowly mend your broken hearts I promise. I will be praying for Peace & comfort for all of you. Hugs.
So very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss, Amanda. I was a classmate of Dennis. What you wrote is so wonderful.
Prayers to your all your family.
oh I am so very very sorry to hear this.
I’m sending my love and my prayers to you and yours as you move through the days ahead. – xxoo
I am so sorry to hear! Praying for peace & comfort for you & your family!
Love,
Bethany
I’m so sorry, you are all in my prayers
Oh, Amanda…as a daughter of a father with heart problems I can so imagine what you all are feeling. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Praying for unspeakable peace and comfort for all of you.
I’m so sorry for your loss. About 3 years ago the same thing happened in our family. My father-in-law suddenly passed away from a heart attack. Same as you, no one saw it coming. Prayers to your family, especially your husband. If he was close with his dad like my husband was with his, this is a very difficult time for him. Be strong for him!
I’m so deeply sorry Amanda! You’ll all been in my thoughts.
Oh sweet friend I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying that God will blanket your family with peace as you walk through the days and weeks ahead. Hugs and much love sending your way!!
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of your family.
I am so sorry, Amanda. Hugs and prayers for you and yours.
Oh, Amanda. I cannot even begin to fathom this. Knowing how much the loss of a parent hurts when you have had time to grieve, this brings me to my knees for you and yours.
Praying that the God of all comfort fills you with joy and peace as you trust in him. Believing that His arms are wrapped tightly around you and all your family, especially C. Asking Him to begin a healing in your hearts that leaves you with a deeper understanding of his grace. Praying he will be the peace that surpasses all understanding to your children.
Please let me know if there is anything specific I can pray for. I wish I could be there to give you a big hug!
I’m so sorry for your loss, Amanda.
Dear Amanda, my sincere condolences at this difficult time of grief for you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear this! I will be praying for you all. What a sweet picture!
Praying the Lord comforts your family with his peace that passes understanding!
To the Rettke Family -
I worked for Dennis when he was the Superintendent here at Boyceville Schools. He was not only a wonderful boss but a wonderful person and friend. He always talked of his family and his grandchildren. Even after he no longer worked here he would send me pictures each time a new grandchild arrived. I was fortuante to have visited with he and Patty just a few weeks ago. Please convey my sympathies to Patty, their sons and their families.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to read this, Amanda. Hugs to you.
Rettke Family,
I, too, worked with Dennis at Boyceville Schools. Yes, he was a wonderful boss, and a wonderful person. One of the things I remember most about him was the love that he had and how his eyes would shine when he spoke of his grandchildren. We attended mutual friends 50th wedding anniversary celebration this summer, and it was such a joy to watch Dennis and Pat, as they were on the dance floor dance after dance. Keeping all of your family in our thoughts and prayers…
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in eternal peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Big, big hugs to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Lots of prayers being sent your way.
Big hugs to you, Amanda. Thinking of you.