Jacob Michael Retterath, age 34 of Valley City went to be with his beloved Savior, Jesus on March 18th 2023.

 He is survived by daughter Hadley Retterath; mother Kelly Flath and step father Butch Flath; father Michael Retterath; sisters Amy (Ryan) Egeberg and Alexis (Matt) Manning; and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Roylene Kane; grandfather Milton Kane; grandmother Florence Retterath; and grandfather Wesley Retterath. 

Jacob was a graduate of Valley City High School and excelled academically. He joined the Air Force and served in Minot North Dakota for 4 years as a Military Police officer. Jacob was very proud of his Military service and talked often of rejoining.

 His greatest joy and accomplishment in life was getting to be a father his daughter Hadley. He lived for the time he spent with her. They enjoyed baking and going to the park together and he was her biggest fan. He completely lit up every time he spoke of her.

 Jacob was many things. He was a son, a brother, a father, an electrical wizard, an avid card player, a loyal friend and most importantly, a Christian. He loved the Lord dearly and clung to him, stiving to know him and make him known. He had a good heart and was recently making strides towards becoming more of the man he wanted to be.

A private family service is planned at the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel, Valley City.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Oliver-Nathan Funeral Chapel.  An online guestbook is available at www.olivernathanchapel.com