John B. Tretter, 88, of Lancaster went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 6, 2016, Born in Lancaster, PA he was the son of the late John A. Tretter and Elizabeth H. (Hatz) Tretter. John was the husband of the late Rose B. Tretter who passed away, July 4, 2015.

John was a member of the Knights of Columbus Lancaster Council #867 where he was a 3rd Degree Knight. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. He loved bowling, roller skating, refereeing midget football, calling bingo at Lancaster Catholic High School and the Knights of Columbus and fishing with his son in laws. Always ready to offer a helping hand to anyone at anytime. He was a fun loving family man and a faithful servant. He enjoyed the fellowship when he played in the Lancaster Bocce League

John retired from the US Postal Service, Lancaster, PA where he worked as a mail handler many years. He was formerly employed at the Old Colony Inn as a bartender. John was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the US Navy as a 3rd Class Petty Officer. He was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Oceana Virginia and also served on the USS Midway (Aircraft Carrier).

John is survived by his daughter, Doreen Putney wife of Barry of Jacksonville, NC; son, Douglas Tretter husband of Kathy of Ephrata, PA; stepdaughter, Roseann Bozochovic wife of William of Lancaster, PA; stepdaughter, Jean L. Vinelli wife of James M. of Manheim, PA; his sister, Cecelia T. Shaeffer, Millersville, PA . He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. John is preceded in death by his sisters, Helen and Margaret Tretter and his brother, James Tretter.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:00AM, at St. John Neuman Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 with the Rev. David Danneker as Celebrant. Friends will be received from 10:00-11:00AM on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the church. Interment to follow at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lancaster Catholic High School Capital Campaign Fund, 650 Juliet Avenue Lancaster, PA 17601 in John's memory.