REITZ, Meryle K
1925 - 2013 (88 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. REITZ, Meryle K was born on 15 Mar 1925 in Sykesville, Jefferson County, PA (son of REICH, August and BOAZ, Tessie Emeline); died on 3 Apr 2013 in Machias, Cattaraugus County, NY. Notes:
April 3, 2013
Meryle K. Reitz
The Tonawanda News
MACHIAS, NY — Meryle K. Reitz, of Bakerstand Rd., died Wednesday (April 3, 2013), at his home following a long illness. Born March 15, 1925 in Sykesville, PA, he was the son of August and Tessie Boaz Reitz. On May 16, 1953, in North Tonawanda, he married Audrey Scherrer who died Feb. 25, 2008.
Mr. Reitz served in both WWII and Korea, and served in the Navy and Marines. He was employed at Spalding Fibre of North Tonawanda, retiring in 1993. He also worked construction for Cliff Green and Herald Nice. Later years he was employed at the Seneca-Allegany Casino in Salamanca.
Mr. Reitz was a member of the VFW Post 526 in Springville. He enjoyed wood working, gardening, hunting, fishing with his grandchildren and gambling at the casino.
Surviving are three daughters, Robin (Paul) Wendt of Sanborn, Kandace L. Mabee of Hinsdale, Leatta Reitz of Springville; seven grandchildren; a brother, William Reitz of North Carolina; and a sister, Jeanne Hunt of Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Bruce M. Reitz in 1974; a sister, Madeline Pletcher and a brother, George Reitz.
Friends may gather with the family on Saturday (April 6, 2013) from 11 AM-1 PM at the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 N. Main St., Franklinville. Graveside services with military honors will follow the visitation at Mt. Prospect Cemetery in Franklinville. Memorials may be made to Home Care & Hospice, 1225 W. State St., Olean, NY 14760.
Online condolences can be sent to www.babbitteastonfh.com.Meryle married SCHERRER, Audrey Louise on 16 May 1953 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Audrey (daughter of SCHERRER, George J and KATZENDOBLER, Maria) was born on 29 Dec 1934 in New York; died on 25 Feb 2008 in Machias, Cattaraugus County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- REITZ, Leatta April
- REITZ, William
- REITZ, Kandace Lee
- REITZ, Robin Storme
- REITZ, Bruce Merle was born on 30 Oct 1955 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died in 1974 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, NY.
2. REICH, August was born about 1880 in Germany (son of REICH, William and COERKE SWEIMLER YEAGER, Augusta); died on 20 Dec 1957 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, NY. August married BOAZ, Tessie Emeline about 1911. Tessie was born on 18 Aug 1895 in Eagle, Saline County, IL; died on 11 Apr 1973 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. BOAZ, Tessie Emeline was born on 18 Aug 1895 in Eagle, Saline County, IL; died on 11 Apr 1973 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA. Children:
- REITZ, Madeline was born about 1919 in IL.
- REITZ, Jeanne
- REITZ, George Glendo was born on 2 Dec 1921 in Menard, IL; died on 1 Jun 2002 in Machias, Cattaraugus County, NY.
- 1. REITZ, Meryle K was born on 15 Mar 1925 in Sykesville, Jefferson County, PA; died on 3 Apr 2013 in Machias, Cattaraugus County, NY.
- REITZ, William E
Generation: 3
4. REICH, William was born in Sep 1851 in Prussia; died on 11 Aug 1930 in Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA. William + COERKE SWEIMLER YEAGER, Augusta. Augusta and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. COERKE SWEIMLER YEAGER, Augusta and died. Children:
- 2. REICH, August was born about 1880 in Germany; died on 20 Dec 1957 in Franklinville, Cattaraugus County, NY.
- REITZ, Amelia was born in Nov 1882 in Prussia; and died.
- REITZ, Ida was born in Apr 1885 in PA; and died.
- REITZ, Minnie was born on 12 Jun 1890 in PA; died on 7 Jun 1937 in Plum, Allegheny County, PA.
- REITZ, William Earle was born on 14 Feb 1894 in PA; and died.
- REITZ, Francis was born in Jul 1896 in PA; and died.