- Date Of Birth: April 5, 1932
- Date Of Death: August 12, 2022
- State: Michigan
Eleanor Alma Reitz, age 90, of Three Oaks died peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022 in the comfort of her family’s presence.
Her life began April 5, 1932 in Galien, Michigan, one of nine children born to Charles and Alma Trapp. She married Schuyler P. Reitz February 22, 1950 in Sawyer, Michigan. After thirty-five years of marriage, he preceded her in death May 15, 1985.
Eleanor enjoyed fishing, bowling, playing bingo, and going to the casino. She loved to cook and bake. She also enjoyed sewing and making things for her family. She worked for Gerber Baby Wear as a seamstress for a number of years.
Eleanor will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Scoggin of Three Oaks; two sons, Dale (Sharon) Reitz, Roger (Nancy) Reitz, both of Three Oaks; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Obie Scoggin, one granddaughter, Leigh Ann Reitz: siblings, Elsie, twins Eva and Edith, Bob, twins Alice and Albert, Kenneth, and Leo.
