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Lana Retzer

June 9, 1945 — May 17, 2025

Lana Gayle Retzer, 79 of Wahpeton, ND, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Catherine's Living Center. Her memorial service will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with visitation 2 hours before the service, at Faith Lutheran Church in Dwight, ND. René Hasbargen will officiate the service.

Lana was born on June 9, 1945, in Fairbault, MN, to Roy and Lucille (Bunell) Burch. She married Gary Retzer on April 25, 1968, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Wahpeton. She worked in housekeeping at St. Francis Hospital, Breckenridge, MN, for 32 years. She lived for her family; the love of her family was her greatest blessing. They were her world.

Lana is survived by her husband, Gary, Wahpeton, ND, children, Kris (Duffer) Bernard, Wahpeton, ND, Terri Conzemius, Wahpeton, ND, Pam Meyer, Wahpeton, ND, Gary (Heather) Retzer, Wahpeton, ND, Matthew (Karlye) Retzer, Moorhead, MN, Aaron (Lisa) Retzer, Fort Collins, CO, Ryan (Brittany) Retzer, Fargo, ND; grandchildren, Andy (Megan) Bernard, Heather (Rob) Trotter, Mandi and Nick Conzemius, Adam (Angie) Retzer, JT, Shae and Jack Retzer, Ellie, Abbie, Olivia and Gabe Retzer, Allegra and Ayden Krogen, Amber Merseth, Parker Retzer, Preston (Jordan), Tyler and Tynil Retzer; and several great-grandchildren; sister, Renee Blashill; brother, Wayne Burch; sisters-in-law, Sandy Burch and Luanna Lund; brother-in-law, Ken Retzer; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lucille Burch, son, Neil Retzer, brothers, Gene and Greg Burch, sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra and Richard Parkos, Maxine and Curt Larson, brother and sister-in-law, Royce and Rose Burch, sister-in-law, Doris Retzer, and brothers-in-law, Glen Lund and Ed Retzer.

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