Reitzner, Stanley

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• Obituary: 2 May 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Stanley (Stan) Reitzner age 86, Mountain, WI, formerly of Appleton, passed away April 28, 2009, at the NuRoc Community Health Care Center, Blackwell, WI. He was born in Appleton, Nov. 21, 1922, to the late Nicholas and Mable (Hickinbotham) Reitzner. On September 25, 1943, he married Myrtle (Mert) Robertson and together they enjoyed over 63 years of marriage. Stan was a boxer winning the Wisconsin Golden Gloves Championship in 1942. Joining the Navy in 1944, he continued his boxing career, winning the Gulf Coast Championship.
Stan worked for Kimberly-Clark Corp (Kimtech Plant) as a machinist for 27 years retiring in 1980. He and Mert then relocated to the Mountain area where he lived his dream for 25 years. In retirement, he owned a machine shop in which he made numerous creative projects including a windmill. He also raised horses, ducks, rabbits and bees. Stan loved outdoor activities especially bow-hunting. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who always had time for his family. He was our mentor and friend. Stan was a man of many words and ideas, enjoying a good discussion until Alzheimer's robbed him of those talents for the last 5 years. His most memorable quote was, "The trouble with the world is it's full of people!"
Stan was preceded in death by his loving wife Mert, his parents and his brother Lloyd.
He is survived by his children: James (Sue Ellen) Reitzner, Fond du Lac, WI; Michael (Virginia) Reitzner, Lakewood, WI; Joan (Ken) White, Lakewood, WI. Three grandchildren: Jennifer (Ken) Odekirk, New Holstein, WI; Tyler (Kirstin) Reitzner, Eden Prairie, MN and Andrew (Kessiea) Reitaner, Eau Claire, WI. Three great-grandchildren: Logan, Greysen and Nicholas. Two brothers: Ronald (Margaret) Milwaukee, WI and Jerome (Faye), Menasha, WI.
Per Stanley's wishes, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Stan Reitzner Memorial c/o Michael Reitzner, P.O. Box 354, Lakewood, WI 54138. Suminski-Weber-Hill Funeral Home, Wabeno, assisting the family. Online condolences to: www.weber hillfuneralhome.com
Stan's family would like to thank the staff of NuRoc and his caregiver, Donna, for the kind and professional care they provided for him."