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Elaine Esther Klinker Reitz

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Birth	:	28 Jan 1927 Willow Township, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Jan 2012 Gilbert, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0833015, -95.5942001
Description	:	CHARTER OAK, Iowa -- Elaine Reitz, 84, of Charter Oak died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz. uneral service for 84 year old Elaine Reitz of Charter Oak will be held at 10:30am on Friday, February 3 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak with burial in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Survivors include daughters: Nancy Gangestad of Chandler, AZ, Jeanine Reitz of San Louis Obispo, CA; and Nadine (Stan) Ullerich of Storm Lake; sons Mark Reitz of Logan, Utah, Randy (Jackie) Reitz of Gilbert, AZ; siblings Lois Ernst of... Read More	CHARTER OAK, Iowa -- Elaine Reitz, 84, of Charter Oak died Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Ariz. uneral service for 84 year old Elaine Reitz of Charter Oak will be held at 10:30am on Friday, February 3 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak with burial in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Survivors include daughters: Nancy Gangestad of Chandler, AZ, Jeanine Reitz of San Louis Obispo, CA; and Nadine (Stan) Ullerich of Storm Lake; sons Mark Reitz of Logan, Utah, Randy (Jackie) Reitz of Gilbert, AZ; siblings Lois Ernst of Schleswig and Norman (Janice) Klinker of Charter Oak; sister-in-law Betty Klinker of Boone; 12 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and 4 step-great-grandchildren. ----------- Elaine Esther Reitz was born January 28, 1927, the daughter of Bernard and Hilda Ackelbein Klinker. She passed away at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, on Friday, January 27, 2012, at the age of eighty-four. Elaine was born in Willow Township in Crawford County, Iowa. She was baptized in Christ on February 20, 1927, at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa, and later confirmed there on April 6, 1941. Elaine attended Crawford County Country School, graduating the eighth grade on August 11, 1941. She then had to go to work on the family farm. Elaine also worked at the Nielsen Hotel and did some residential cleaning before she was united in marriage to Robert Reitz on November 19, 1947, at St. John Lutheran Church. This union was blessed with the birth of six children. Robert and Elaine farmed south of Charter Oak until 1963 when they moved into Charter Oak. She then went to work at Farmland Foods in Denison, Iowa, until retiring from there in 1986. Elaine was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She had a great love for her Lord and it was important to her to share that love and faith with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family was very important to her and she loved to attend her grandchildren's activities. Elaine enjoyed bowling, playing cards, watching sports, and traveling in her spare time. She was able to spend the winters in Arizona near family members. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; one son, Larry; two great-granddaughters, Ashlee and Freya; one step great-grandson, Zak; two brothers, Ben, Jr., and Alvern; one sister, Helen and her husband Vernie; and brother-in-law, Merle. She is survived by three daughters: Nancy; Jeanine; Nadine and her husband, Stan; two sons: Mark; Randy and his wife, Jackie; twelve grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Maurice and her husband, Loren; one sister, Lois; one brother, Norman and his wife, Janice; and one sister-in-law Betty; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M. - Friday, February 3, 2012, at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. Rev. Richard Merrill officiated the service and graveside rites held at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Charter Oak. Organist Geoff Ullerich provided accompaniment for congregational hymns "Lift High The Cross," "How Great Thou Art," "Because He Lives," and "I Know That My Redeemer Lives." Kaitlyn Reitz served as Crucifer. Serving as pallbearers were Heather Andrew, Bryant Ullerich, Ryan Hoffman, Adam Ullerich, Dawn Padilla, Robert Reitz, and Josh Reitz. A prayer service was held at 6:30 P.M., Thursday, February 2, 2012. Following the service the family invited everyone to return to the church for fellowship and lunch provided by Staleys and the Ladies Aid. The Huebner Funeral Home in Charter Oak was in charge of arrangements.

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Elaine Esther Klinker Reitz's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery, Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA.
When did Elaine Esther Klinker Reitz death?
Elaine Esther Klinker Reitz death on 27 Jan 2012 in Gilbert, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
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Latitude: 42.0833015
Longitude: -95.5942001

Family Members:

Parent

Bernhard Peter Ludwig Klinker

(1897 - 1980)

Hilda Christine Maria Ackelbein Klinker

(1900 - 1956)

Spouse

Robert Edwin Reitz

(1920 - 1972)

Siblings

Alvern William Klinker

(1923 - 1995)

Bernhard Wilhelm Klinker Jr.

(1934 - 1935)

Norman Bernard Klinker

(1936 - 2016)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0833015, -95.5942001

2. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0825005, -95.5943985

3. Charter Oak Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0814018, -95.5942001

4. Saint Paul Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0802994, -95.5757980

5. Bockelmann Family Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0954020, -95.5357330

6. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1385000, -95.6133000

7. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ricketts, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1215000, -95.5265000

8. Saint Clair Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0592003, -95.7089005

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583000, -95.7093964

10. Willow Township Cemetery
Charter Oak, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9913776, -95.6141702

11. Hartliben Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1967010, -95.6707993

12. Morgan Cemetery
Schleswig, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1394005, -95.4403000

13. Putman Cemetery
Ute, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0233002, -95.7506027

14. Otter Creek Cemetery
Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1749180, -95.4310208

15. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1556015, -95.7814026

16. Mount Hope Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1571999, -95.7814026

17. Heisler Cemetery
Mapleton, Monona County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1817017, -95.7683029

18. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

19. Grant Township Cemetery
Ida Grove, Ida County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2242012, -95.4569016

20. Lehfeldt Cemetery
Kiron, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458170, -95.3724972

21. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

22. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

23. Liston Township Cemetery
Danbury, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2468987, -95.7182999

24. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Danbury, Woodbury County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2498660, -95.7189930