Linus H. Tretter, 85, Celestine

Linus H. Tretter, 85, of Celestine, passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand.

Linus was born in Spencer County, Indiana, on March 17, 1940, to Christian and Mary (Schaeffer) Tretter. 

He married Mary Lou Hoffman on June 20, 1964, at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, Indiana. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2017.

He was a United States veteran who served in the Army National Guard.

He was a lifetime farmer and had worked at Brosmer Woodworking/Best Chairs for approximately 15 years.

Linus was a member of St Isidore Parish – St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, Indiana, the Celestine Community Club, and Good Shepherd of the Hills K of C.

He enjoyed farming, spending time with his dog, Lady, and spending time with family and friends. He loved watching sports and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and I.U. Basketball fan.

He is survived by one daughter, Denise (Kevin) Schroering of Celestine; three sons, Brian (Jill) Tretter of Huntingburg, Kevin Tretter of Indianapolis, and Michael (Kelly) Tretter of Celestine; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene Balbach of Haubstadt, Almeda Hopf of Jasper, and Alice (Leo) Gilson of Jasper; two sisters-in-law, Betty Tretter of Ferdinand and Judy Tretter of Huntingburg; sisters and brothers-in-law from his wife, Mary Lou’s side, Carol (Paul) Knies of Jasper, Alan (Dana) Hoffman of Jasper, and Jack Goodman of Celestine; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death, besides his wife, are one sister, Esther (John) Weidenbenner; two brothers, Ray and Urban Tretter; two brothers-in-law, Bill Balbach and Donnie Hopf; and in-laws from Mary Lou’s side, Eugenia (Henry) Rahman, Shirley Goodman, and Frances Goodman.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Linus Tretter will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at St. Celestine Catholic Church in Celestine, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, and one hour before services from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday at the church.  The parish will pray a rosary at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Isidore Parish or to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made to www.becherkluesner.com.