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Mary Christine (Rettinger) Sander-Lewis

November 15, 1928 — July 1, 2016

Mary C. Sander-Lewis, 87, of Hamilton MT passed away Friday, Jul 1, 2016 at the Discovery Care Centre.  She was born Nov 15, 1928 to the late Frank & Mary (Jung) Rettinger on the family farm SE of New England, ND.  Mary married Howard Sander (deceased) on Feb 6, 1946 and built a new life on a farm near Bowman, ND; raising four children; Bonita, Judy, Ronald, and Marlin.  Mary and Howard moved to Hamilton in 1972 and started a well-drilling business.  In 1987, Howard passed away.  Mary started her own business as owner of the Mockingbird Hill Apartments.  On October 8, 2005 Mary and Jerry Lewis were married in Hamilton, MT.  She enjoyed playing Bridge, square dancing, and travelling in her motorhome.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Frank Rettinger; mother, Mary Rettinger; brothers, Frank, Andrew, and Robert; sister, Christine Divine; husband, Howard Sander; son, Ronald Sander; grandson, Daryl Largis; and granddaughter, Brenda Largis-Jackson.

Mary is survived by husband, Jerry Lewis; brother, Michael Rettinger; daughters, Bonita (Jon) Largis and Judy Sander; son, Marlin (Susan) Sander; stepsons, Dennis and Darrell Lewis; granddaughters, Tammy (Craig) Wilkins; and Jennifer (Leonard) Hackett.

Private family interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton.  A memorial service will be held at Daly-Leach Memorial Chapel, 1010 West Main Street, at 1:00 pm Saturday, July 9, 2016; Rev Doug Peterson officiating.  A reception will follow the service.

Mary’s family wishes to thank the wonderful, caring staff at the Discovery Care Centre.  The family suggest memorials be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Lewis Lane, Hamilton MT 59840; or a charity of your choosing.

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