Rainer H. Baetz, age 71, of Hartland, passed away August 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Carol for 31 years. Loving father of Christian Baetz and Melissa ( Jack) Muse. Treasured godfather of Danielle Litwin. Proud grandfather of Katelyn Vantine and Cody Baetz. Proud uncle of Anne Marie (Steve) France. Rainer leaves behind numerous family and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. Funeral Visitation will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. also at the Funeral Home. Burial at Christian Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society. Share a memory at www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com