Christian J. Reitz
July 24th, 1932 - March 20th, 2004
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Christian's Obituary
Christian J. ?Chris? Reitz, Jr., 71, of St. Joseph, passed away
Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at his home. Graveside military
rites will be conducted Friday, March 26, 2004 at 1:00 P.M. at
Greenwood Cemetery in Bridgman, by VFW Post
#1137-Benton Harbor, Coloma American Legion Post #362 &
VFW Post #6803-Watervliet. Friends may call Thursday
from 5-8 P.M. at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home,
2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to VFW
Post 1137 in Benton Harbor. Those wishing to share a
memory online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Chris was born July 24, 1932 in Baroda to Christian J. &
Viola M. (Chapman) Reitz. He graduated from Berrien
Springs High School in 1950. Chris served his country in the
United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a life
member of VFW Post #1137. Chris is survived by his
son-Kevin Reitz; his daughter Kim Wilson of Orange Park,
FL; five grandchildren; his sister Rosemary Devens of Folson,
CA; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death
by his parents, a sister-Martha Geisler, and two
brothers-Harold & Cleon Reitz.
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