Rettich- Rosa Buehler Rettich, 81 of Madison, loving wife of Fred H. Rettich, passed away on Oct. 11, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A long time resident of Madison, she was born in Diepoldshofen Germany on August 31, 1930 to the late Josef and Antonie (Dietenberger) Buehler. Rosa was an experienced and accomplished cook, having worked in both Germany and Switzerland. She left Germany in 1956 to pursue her career in the United States. She met Fred and they were married in 1963. They were married for 48 years. Rosa is survived by three sisters, Victoria Buchschuster and Elizabeth Lang, both of Germany, and Maria Josefine Derblom of Madison, many nieces and nephews and countless devoted friends. We will all miss her and she will always be with us in our thoughts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday October 15, 2011 at 10:am in St. Margaret Church Academy Street Madison. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery Clinton. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in her name may be made to Our Lady of Mercy School 149 Neck Road Madison Ct. 06443. The Swan Funeral Home Madison has charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomemadison.com to leave an online tribute or condolence.
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