1. | REITSCH, Melvin J was born on 24 Feb 1925 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jun 2011 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
June 13, 2011 Melvin J. Reitsch
The Tonawanda News
WHEATFIELD - Melvin J. Reitsch, 86, of Wheatfield, Sunday (June 12, 2011) at home, after a lengthy Illness. Mr. Reitsch was born in North Tonawanda on February 24, 1925 to August and Christine (McNeil) Reitsch. Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marines. He retired from Remington Rand and later Western Block. He was a member of the UAW, Sutherland Lodge, Stephen Sikora Post #1322. Melvin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Donna Rae (Rees) Reitsch; father of Darla Rae (Anthony) Minonno; brother of the late Vivian Eagan, Chet and Louie Reitsch and Ardith Lane; grandfather of Anthony (Marisa) and Gregory (Heather) Minonno; great-grandfather of Alexander, Chloe, Alisa, Laura and Christopher; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date from Acacia Park Cemetery, Pendleton, NY. Arrangements by Wattengel Funeral Home.
Melvin married REES, Donna Rae in Jun 1952 in North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY. Donna (daughter of REES, Asa Eli and BLAKESLEE, Mertie Alzina) was born on 5 Feb 1928 in Keating, Clinton County, PA; died on 20 Nov 2020 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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