Delbert P. Reitz

Delbert P. Reitz, 92, of Punxsutawney, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville, PA.

He was born April 13, 1929, in Coolspring, a son of the late Sarah Jane (Lewis) and Carlton E. Reitz.

On April 2, 1949, he married Shirley J. (Lydick) Reitz, who survives.

Delbert was a graduate of the Punxsutawney High School Class of 1948.

He was active in sports and was inducted into the Punxsutawney Sports Hall of Fame for his basketball achievements.

He was a very active member of the First English Lutheran Church of Punxsutawney.

Delbert was also a member of the John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge #534.

Delbert retired from T.W. Phillips Gas and Oil Company after thirty-five years, working in Gas Measurement.

He enjoyed going to his hunting camp, “The Old Wagon Shed,” and was very involved within the Punxsutawney Groundhog Little League where he volunteered as a coach and as an assistant coach.

He was also involved with building the first field at the little league complex.

In addition to his wife Shirley, Delbert is survived by two sons, Bill Reitz and wife Alyson of Glen Campbell and Dan Reitz and wife Kelly of Punxsutawney; three grandchildren, Renee Albert and husband Jamie, Danielle Lundy and husband Jay and Josh Reitz; four great-grandchildren, Dan Albert and wife Breanna, Hunter Albert and Patrick and Hazel Lundy; and a brother Willard Reitz of Pittsburgh.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Daniel Q. Reitz, and five sisters, Hazel Wesnitzer, Seiler Reitz, Luetta Curtis, Jean Douthit and Joann White.

Services for the family will be held privately at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

Interment will be in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mr. Reitz, to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Little League, 508 West Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, or to the First English Lutheran Church of Punxsutawney, 104 North Gilpin Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.

Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.


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