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William Reit

Birth	:	25 Apr 1906 Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Mar 1951 Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1939011, -96.1483002
Description	:	Hull Man Dies From Crash Injuries William Reit, 45 year old cafe proprietor of Hull, died Tuesday morning in the Hull hospital from injuries received in a car collision March 9. Mr. Reit suffered a broken pelvis, a crushed arm and internal injuries in a crash on highway 75 at the Perkins corner. He was coming from the north at the time (about 5:50 p.m. March 9) and stranded to turn on highway 18 to go to Hull. He turned in front of a car driven by Eugene W. Hammes of Sykeston, North Dakota. Mr. Hammes is 31 years old and... Read More	Hull Man Dies From Crash Injuries William Reit, 45 year old cafe proprietor of Hull, died Tuesday morning in the Hull hospital from injuries received in a car collision March 9. Mr. Reit suffered a broken pelvis, a crushed arm and internal injuries in a crash on highway 75 at the Perkins corner. He was coming from the north at the time (about 5:50 p.m. March 9) and stranded to turn on highway 18 to go to Hull. He turned in front of a car driven by Eugene W. Hammes of Sykeston, North Dakota. Mr. Hammes is 31 years old and a pilot. He was coming from the south at about 60 miles an hour when Mr. Reit pulled in front of him. The front and right side of Reit's car were completely smashed (a 1949 Ford sedan) and the Hammes machine was battered in front. Dr. Gerrit Maris was called to the scene from Hull and both Reit and Hammes were taken to the hospital. Mr. Reit was found to be badly injured. Mr. Hammes was treated for cuts, shock, bruises and a back injury. Both men were alone in their cars at the time of the wreck. Sioux County Capital 1951-03-22. Obituary William Reit, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Reit, was born April 25, 1906, on a farm northwest of Rock Valley, Iowa. He spent his early youth on the farm and attended a rural school until moving to Rock Valley with his parents, where he entered the fifth grade and completed his schooling in the Rock Valley Public School. On May 10, 1934, he was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Lutjens of Hull. To this union two children were born, Noreen, who is now 11 years old, and Royce, 8 years old. Following their marriage, Mr. Reit engaged in various business enterprises in Hull, most of the time being spent in the Cafe business, except for a short time spent in Minneapolis, during the war, when he was employed in defense work. He had just recently leased the Coffee Shop in Hull to the present proprietors. Surviving, besides his wife and two children, are five brothers and one sister, namely, Mrs. Siebert Terpstra of Perkins; Herman of Alvord, Iowa; George of Pueblo. Colorado; Dick of Benton, Kentucky; Frank of Bakersfield, California; and Marion of Beresford, South Dakota. His parents and one brother, John, Preceded him in death. Sioux County Index 1951-03-22.

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William Reit's memorial is located at: Hope Cemetery, Hull, Sioux County, USA.
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William Reit death on 20 Mar 1951 in Hospers, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.1939011
Longitude: -96.1483002

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Parent

Spouse

Ethel Reit Lutjens Heyman

(1911 - 1991)

Siblings

Herman H Reit

(1891 - 1973)

John Reit

(1899 - 1935)

Marion “Mike” Reit

(1904 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002

2. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2000008, -96.1669006

3. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

4. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

5. Garfield Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

6. Carmel Reformed Church Cemetery
Carmel, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1280000, -96.2295000

7. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

8. Middleburg Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -96.0772018

9. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rock Valley, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1864014, -96.2878036

10. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

11. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1866989, -96.2953033

12. Hillside Cemetery
Doon, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2728004, -96.2574997

13. Memory Gardens Sioux Center Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0680000, -96.1720000

14. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0989494, -96.2924118

15. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

16. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

17. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

18. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

19. Newkirk Cemetery
Newkirk, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -95.9781036

20. Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery
Sioux Center, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996700, -96.3578300

21. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3415000, -96.3120000

22. Saint Marys Cemetery
Alvord, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3414001, -96.3131027

23. West Lawn Cemetery
Orange City, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0110970, -96.0653000

24. Highland Cemetery
Highland Park, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0546989, -96.3510971