Col Henry "Hank" Paul Rettinger USAF Ret.

Colonel Henry (Hank) Rettinger, USAF Retired, age 95, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. Hank is survived by his wife of 69 years, Barbara J. Rettinger and three children, Paul Rettinger, Battleground WA. Lynn Newby, Austin, TX, and Babbs Chittenden, San Antonio, TX.

In 1943 Hank enlisted in the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program. For 30 years he served honorably and with distinction as a Fighter Pilot. Flying missions in World War II Asiatic Pacific Campaign, The Berlin Air Lift and the Vietnam War, where he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Presidential Unit Citation along with numerous other decorations and service awards. In addition to these achievements, Hank was military advisor to the Royal Danish Air Force and Wing Commander of the 414th Fighter Group.

Being an avid golfer, Hank and Barbara (Bobbie) have resided in the Onion Creek golf community for 30 years and are members of Santa Cruz Catholic Church, Buda, Texas.

During their retirement years, Hank and Bobbie enjoyed cruising and traveling.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, the 5th of March 2017, at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas.

A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. with A Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, the 6th of March 2017, Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1100 Main St, Buda, TX 78610. Interment will follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1100 Main St, Buda, TX 78610 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 or call 1-855-448-3997.

To share condolence with the family, please visit www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.