Paul Reitzel

Reitzel, Paul

August 13, 1942 - March 29, 2023

Paul Leon Reitzel, 80 of Greensboro, N.C. passed from this life on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in his home. His wife and children were by his side. Paul was born on August 13, 1942, in Sternberger Hospital for Women and Children in Greensboro to Paul Jewel Reitzel and Eugenia Lane Reitzel. Paul's grandfather, Leon T. Lane, served as Sheriff of Chatham County and he was a great-grandson of John Randolph Lane, Colonel of the North Carolina Twenty Sixth Regiment. His grandfather, Oren Baxter Reitzel served as Mayor of Siler City for many years. Paul was very proud of his family, heritage and country. Paul graduated from Jordan Matthews High School in Siler City, N.C. He was an Eagle Scout. Paul proudly served in the Army National Guard. February 1965 to February 1971. Paul graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering. He spent his career working in manufacturing plants in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Durham and Sanford, N.C. and Knoxville, Tenn. Paul relocated to Greensboro in 1973 and worked the next 25 years for Amp, Inc. He retired in 1998. Captain Paul received his Master of Motor Vessels in 2002 and enjoyed delivering sailboats. The most important thing in Paul's life was his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean King Reitzel; daughter Elizabeth Lane Fortin (Joe), and son Leo King Reitzel (Judy); granddaughters Grace Reitzel and Disa Fortin; brother-in-law Jeffrey Lynn King (Sharon), six nephews, one great niece and many cousins. Paul loved to cook and especially grill with a cold beer in his hand. He loved to create and enjoyed gifting his creations to family and friends. He loved the beach, boating, cruising and traveling with Jean. He enjoyed walking his dog Ginger Ann, listening to beach music, dancing and watching the tide and time go by. "He fought the good fight. Finished the race. Kept the faith." -2 Timothy 4:7 - I know Paul will always be smiling down at us from Heaven and his light will always be with us. Paul was a member of First Lutheran Church in Greensboro. A Celebration of Paul's Life will be held Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 2 p.m. There will be a reception at the church following his Celebration. Memorials can be made to First Lutheran Church at 3600 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro 27410 (Pastors discretionary fund), Old North State Council, Boy Scouts of America P.O. Box 29046 Greensboro, North Carolina 27429 or AuthoraCare Collective 2500 Summit Avenue Greensboro, NC 27405