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Harold Lawrence Reit

Birth	:	7 Dec 1919 Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 May 2007 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	West Derby Cemetery, West Derby, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate	:	53.4513790, -2.9154630
Description	:	Harold L. Reit, age 87, of West Des Moines formerly of the Algona and Emmetsburg area, died on Wednesday May 9, 2007. Our Lord came and clasped Harold's hand into his own as they entered eternal life together. He died peacefully with his family around him at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg, with Rev. Steve Ellerbusch officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg with military rites conducted by the Emmetsburg VFW Post #2295. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 PM Friday at... Read More	Harold L. Reit, age 87, of West Des Moines formerly of the Algona and Emmetsburg area, died on Wednesday May 9, 2007. Our Lord came and clasped Harold's hand into his own as they entered eternal life together. He died peacefully with his family around him at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg, with Rev. Steve Ellerbusch officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg with military rites conducted by the Emmetsburg VFW Post #2295. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 PM Friday at the Wilson-Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. Harold L. Reit was born on December 7, 1919, in Sioux County, Iowa, the son of John and Josie (Abma) Reit. He served as a staff sergeant in the 42nd Rainbow Division of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was in the European and Pacific Theatres. Harold was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and was at Dachau when it was liberated in 1945. Harold owned and operated five bakeries during his life. He started in the business in South Dakota and from 1960 - 1976 he ran Reit's Bake Shop in Emmetsburg. During the early 1970's he was a three time Iowa Baker of the Year. In 1977 he started Reit's Bakery in Algona, retiring in 1979. Harold continued to work part-time decorating in Algona and later in Des Moines. He was a member of the Izzak Walton League, Algona and Emmetsburg Chambers, Algona and Emmetsburg Rotary Clubs where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. In 1990 he built and donated the "Do-Mobile" for the Algona Rotary Club. On October 1, 1993 Harold was united in marriage with Mary McGuire in Kossuth County. Harold and Mary moved from Algona to Des Moines. In Des Moines Harold volunteered at the VA Hospital and worked in the flower gardens there. Harold enjoyed his role of Santa for families and church groups and he always had a pocket full of candy to give to his friends and family. Mr. Reit is survived by his wife, Mary of West Des Moines; a daughter, Carolyn Mittendorf and her husband Jerry of Sioux Falls, SD; threes sons, Larry Reit and his wife Karen of Sumter, SC, Loren Reit and his wife Denise of Spencer, and Kevin Reit and his wife Jayne of Omaha, NE; a daughter-in-law, Rose Reit of Emmetsburg; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three sisters, Tillie Zwak and her husband Gerritt of Sioux Falls, Edna Steineke of Hartford, SD, and Joyce Hayes of Sioux Falls; and two sister-in-laws, Donna Reit of Sioux Falls, and Darlene Reit of Dell Rapids, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother, Jennie Reit; wife, Carrie Reit; a son David Reit; four brothers, Richard, Wayne, Herman, and Stanley Reit; and a sister, Jan Unzelman. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Where is Harold Lawrence Reit's memorial?
Harold Lawrence Reit's memorial is located at: West Derby Cemetery, West Derby, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England.
When did Harold Lawrence Reit death?
Harold Lawrence Reit death on 9 May 2007 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harold Lawrence Reit's memorial?
Latitude: 53.4513790
Longitude: -2.9154630

Family Members:

Parent

John Reit

(1899 - 1935)

Spouse

Carrie Poppenga Reit

(1920 - 1992)

Siblings

Edna L. Reit

(1928 - 1929)

Edna Lorrine Reit Steineke

(1930 - 2021)

Stanley Earl “Jump” Reit

(1932 - 1997)

Wayne R Reit

(1933 - 1935)

Joyce Marie Reit Hayes

(1934 - 2014)

Children

David Wayne Reit

(1952 - 2000)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Derby Cemetery
West Derby, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4513790, -2.9154630

2. West Derby Jewish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 53.4504986, -2.9137393

3. St Swithins Churchyard
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6. Kirkdale Cemetery
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7. Rice Lane Jewish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 53.4521700, -2.9590600

8. Green Lane Jewish Cemetery
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9. Anfield Cemetery and Crematorium
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Coordinate: 53.4354680, -2.9578100

10. St Mary the Virgin Churchyard
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Coordinate: 53.4464930, -2.9673330

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Coordinate: 53.4285700, -2.8790700

12. Aintree Racecourse Grounds
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Coordinate: 53.4733880, -2.9549700

13. Walton Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 53.4564370, -2.9695960

14. St Luke Churchyard
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Coordinate: 53.4396910, -2.9671400

15. St. Chad Churchyard
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Coordinate: 53.4842890, -2.8930700

16. Saint Anne Churchyard
Stanley, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4158800, -2.9238300

17. St. Mary's Churchyard
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Coordinate: 53.4561960, -2.8528580

18. St. John the Evangelist Churchyard
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Coordinate: 53.4160757, -2.8913708

19. Saint Oswald King & Martyr Catholic Churchyard
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20. Bootle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 53.4627680, -2.9787450

21. St. Mary's Cemetery
Kirkdale, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4323690, -2.9752500

22. Kirkdale Goal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 53.4361110, -2.9802780

23. St. George Churchyard
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Coordinate: 53.4252810, -2.9713940

24. Broadgreen Jewish Cemetery
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