Jean Reitz
January 13, 1928-September 4, 2026
Jean Reitz of Anderson, IN and recently of Fishers, IN passed away September 4, 2026, at the age of 98.
She was born on the Peace Bridge en route to the USA. Her parents, Albert and Lillian Boelke wanted her to be a US citizen on her very first day. They made it to the US side of the bridge that date January 13, 1928.
In 1949, Jean became the wife of Robert (Bob) Reitz, the love of her life. For 72 years they loved beyond measure. They were an example her friends and family treasure.
Nursing was Jean’s chosen profession but games - especially golf - were her true obsession. A sports and game enthusiast was she. If friends were gathered, that’s where she would be. Her home was always a welcoming space. A laughing and loving gathering place. Her homemade cookies were treats to prize, but they may have been topped by her legendary pies. She used her spiritual gifts to impart that she loved the Lord with all her heart.
We will miss her greatly now laid to rest.
God gave us an angel - one of the best.
A beloved mother of Lou Ann (Gregg) Huey and Laura Lee Thomas (significant other, Bob Hittle); survived by grandchildren, Kasey (Jessie) Nunn, Kyle (Jessica) Thomas, Jared (Ana) Dietzen, Gregg Huey, John (Abbey) Huey, Megan (Marshall) Hughey; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Gordon Boelke, brother-in-law, Fred Nieman, and sisters-in-law, Fran Kaefer and Eula Boelke.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Larry; sister and brother-in-law, Harriet and Beverly Anderson; brother, Glenn Boelke; sisters-in-law, Mariann Nieman, Jan Boelke, and Sandy Reitz; brothers-in-law, Alfred and Gordon Reitz, and son-in-law, Brian Thomas.
Memorial service will be at 11:30am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with Pastor Samme Rousopoulos officiating. A private entombment will take place at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10:30am-11:30am on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Park Place Church of God, 501 College Drive Anderson, IN 46012.
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