The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, November 2, 1996            TAG: 9611020700
SECTION: LOCAL                   PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: RICHMOND                          LENGTH:   18 lines

DOROTHY V. RETZKE

Dorothy V. Retzke, 77, of Glen Allen, Va., died Oct. 24, 1996, in Health South Hospital, Richmond, after a lengthy illness.

She was a former resident of Virginia Beach.

Mrs. Retzke is survived by her husband, Franklin A. Retzke; two daughters, Melanie Retzke and Miriam Retzke, both of Maryland; a son, David Retzke of Glen Allen; a sister, Ruth Bruick of Sandusky, Ohio; and one granddaughter

A memorial service was held Oct. 26 in Epiphany Lutheran Church, Richmond. A graveside funeral was held Oct. 28 in Venice Cemetery, Margaretta Township, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Epiphany Lutheran Church, Monument Ave. and Horsepen Road, Richmond, Va. 23229.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB