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Karl Reutzel Obituary
85, passed away at his residence in Palm Springs on December 30, 2012. He has lived in San Bernardino for over 55 years, where he began his business in real estate and construction in the Lake Arrowhead. He is responsible for building over 2,000 homes in the Lake Arrowhead area during his building career of 1957 to present as Reutzel Development, Inc.
He was born August 8th, Offenbach, Germany. During the beginning of WWII he would gather boxes of relief supplies dropped by the Americans and his mother would keep the parachutes to make clothing. Karl was mandated to become a soldier and flew with the Luftwaffe, flying a Bucker bu131. During the war he was captured by Allied Forces and was a POW until the end of the war.
Following the war, he was sponsored to come to America and played amateur soccer in New York, and pas part of the team which captured the 1955 US Open Cup.
A chapel service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Church of the Woods, 1410 Calgary Drive, Lake Arrowhead, California, 92352. Online condolences can be sent by log on to: www.mtviewsanbernardino.com.
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for Karl Reutzel
Ted Meinzen, Jr.
May 3, 2013
Karla and Eric, I just heard of Karl's passing. Condolences to you and your families. I remember your father well, and am truely sorry for your loss.
Lori Young
February 8, 2013
Karl thank you for being such a wonderful part of my mothers life. Thank you for the kindness you showed me. My love to you. RIP Karl. Love Lori ( Simmons) Young
Ellen Simmons
February 7, 2013
You will be missed Karl. Have fun flying with my Mom in heaven. I moved to Montana for awhile and went out and saw your old place. It was gorgeous and very peaceful. You loved beautiful things and were a wonderful friend for my Mom, thank you.Praying for you family.
Christina & Tony Geary
January 19, 2013
Karla and Eric, Condolences to you both and your families. I remember how he loved you both when you were wee little one. Do hope you are doing well.
Sincerely
Christina and Tony Geary, Lake Arrowhead
Liesl Schernthanner
January 11, 2013
My family always enjoyed it when Karl stopped by to visit in Sun Valley. He always had good stories to share. Having lost our parents in 2012 as well, I send my deepest condolences. It was so nice to receive a card from him recently! I am happy for the memories and will miss seeing him traveling through here.
Chip Payne
Chip Payne
January 5, 2013
I spent many interesting afternoons with Karl at the American Legion. He will be missed by all of us. I took him to the shoe store just a week ago.
January 4, 2013
Sending our love and sympathy to all of you. You're in our prayers. We're here for you. Love...Grandma, Aunt Carol & Uncle Milt, and Uncle Dave & families.
Nicole Petmanson
January 3, 2013
He was an amazing person. I was blessed to have known him.
Alan and Connie Houk
January 3, 2013
Our love and sympathy to Karla and family. We remember your dad's gracious hospitality during your and Nathan's wedding.
April Pasquariello-Marshall
January 3, 2013
Sending love & my heartfelt condolences to all Karl's family & loved ones. R.I.P Karl.
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