Photo courtesy of Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney
Northpoint, Pennsylvania
1928 - 2019 (Age 90)
Richard Paul “Dick” Reitz, 90
Richard P. “Dick” Reitz, 90, of Northpoint, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Mahoning Riverside Manor.
He was born October 1, 1928, in Punxsutawney, the son of the late Dorothy Catherine (Stear) and Paul Eugene Reitz.
On August 27, 1950, he married Peggy Lou (Henry) Reitz, who preceded him in death on January 26, 2012. They were married for over sixty-one years.
Dick was a member of the Northpoint United Methodist Church. He was a 1947 graduate of Punxsutawney High School.
He served his county in the National Guard during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 as a maintenance wireman in communications.
He worked for T.W. Phillips Gas and Oil for forty-nine years with twenty-two of those years as a foreman.
Dick enjoyed football, baseball, bowling, golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
He was a member of the Coudersport Consistory, John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge #534, and the Perry Township Sportsman’s Club.
Surviving family include two children, Son David R. Reitz and wife Erma of Northpoint and daughter Christine (Reitz) Shelton of Barrington, IL; five grandchildren, Brian Reitz and wife Jennifer, Pamela Sprankle and husband Eric, Timothy Shelton and Alyse Lopez, Tamara Siler and husband Max, and Ashley Morrison and husband Kyle; nine great grandchildren, Brianna and Raelyn Reitz, Zackary and Luke Sprankle, Grace and Paul Siler, Connor and Jackson Morrison, and Annie Shelton.
He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
Friends will be received from 12 to 8 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Dr. Thomas A. Topar.
Interment will be in Northpoint Cemetery, Northpoint, PA
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Reitz, to the Northpoint United Methodist Church, 173 Ewing Road, Northpoint, PA 15763.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
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Just found out yesterday about Dick. My deepest sympathy to Dave, Christine and their families. Peggy & Dick were our "next door neighbors" in Northpoint and we couldn't have asked for better neighbors. Always enjoyed spending time with them both and we have many good memories of them both. Rest in peace Dick, our family was blessed to have known you for so long. Janet Ferree-Stojanovic
Janet Ferree-Stojanovic
June 17, 2019 | Plum, PA | Neighbor
Very sorry to hear about Dick's passing. He was a good man and neighbor. He will be missed.
Barb Reddinger
May 05, 2019
So sorry to hear about Dick's passing. Our families have much shared history and he will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. He will be missed.
Carol Alcorn
May 04, 2019 | New Bethlehem, PA | Acquaintance
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always so good and kind to me. My love and prayers are with you all. Stacey Stankewich
Stacey Stankewich
May 04, 2019 | Punxsutawney, PA
Sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I fondly remember both him and Peggy when our churches were in the same charge many years ago. Prayers for all of you.
Jayne Cuddy- Clawson
May 04, 2019 | Indiana, PA | Acquaintance
David and Erma, I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. May he Rest in Peace in Gods arms.
Duane & Debra Wheeler
May 04, 2019 | Driftwood, PA | Friend
Chris - I am so so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you and the family. Love to all.
Mae Shoemaker
May 04, 2019 | Stow, MA | Family
Sending my condolences.
Connie Sunderland
May 03, 2019
