Dennis Lee Reitz

Dennis Lee Reitz, age 75, of Fond du Lac passed away on August 24th, 2024, at Eden Vista. He was born on April 23, 1949, to Ruben and Alice (Galle) Reitz. 

Dennis graduated from Goodrich High School in 1967. After graduation he joined the Air Force as a Wheeled Mechanic, serving stateside and in South Korea. Following his honorable discharge he attended college at UW-Oshkosh, earning a Bachelors Degree in Business. He married Kathy Nelson on October 30, 1976, and they were subsequently blessed with two children, Christopher and Ashley. He worked various jobs until his retirement as a Sgt. for the Dept. of Corrections at Fox Lake Correctional Institute.

Dennis had many interests including photography, woodworking, music, traveling, and taking walks, and prided himself in lawn care management (mowing). He was an outdoorsman and avid hunter who spent countless hunting seasons with many generations of the Hayward Hunters. His hunting prowess earned him a hill named after him (Dennis’s Hill).

Dennis is survived by his loving wife Kathy Reitz, his favorite son Christopher (Sarah Brown) Reitz. He is also survived by brother Ronnie, sisters Gail (Leo) Anthony and Roxana Reitz (Doug Fields). Sisters-in-law Maureen (Leath) Sheppard, Vicki (Tom Penfield) Nelson, Sue (Bob) Galle and Aunt Bea Galle. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Jason (Sarah) Anthony, Tim (Lisa) Reitz, Asa Fields, Jordan Reitz and Julianna Reitz, Luna and Dabian, Mark (Lisa) Sheppard, Teri Rockweit, Jodi (Chris) Martin, Jeremy (Andrea Chatfield) Rockweit, Angie (Jeff) Miller, Marisa (Curt Howe) Abrahamson, Jake Damm, Tom (Maria) Sheppard, his grandpup Chloe and all of his “favorite” cousins.

Dennis was preceded in death by his caring daughter Ashley, his parents Ruben and Alice Reitz, in-laws Maury and Betty Nelson, brother Jerry Reitz, sister Gloria Jean Reitz, sister-in-law Susanah Reitz, nephew Chase Galle and his grandpups, Molly, Kaia and Brandy.

“God saw you were tired when a cure was not to be

So He wrapped his arms around you and whispered ‘come to me.’ 

You didn’t deserve what you went through

so He gave you rest. 

God’s garden must be beautiful

He only takes the best.

And when I saw you sleeping so peaceful and free from pain

I could not wish you back to suffer that again.”

Dennis, we hope you are enjoying a giant bowl of ice cream while asking everyone “Can I help you with that?” and sharing one of your favorite sayings, “I’m just trying to be helpful!” Good words to live by. Your legacy will live on with us. 

Thank you to Eden Vista for the love and compassion shown to Dennis and to Preceptor Hospice for making him comfortable. 

Memorials can be directed to the charity of your choice. 

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home. The memorial service will begin at 6:00 PM, followed by Military Funeral Honors rendered by the US Air Force. Cremation has taken place. 

Services are in the care of Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 North Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935. Additional information and guestbook can be found at ueckerwitt.com